Email Acronyms and Abbreviations
Learn them now and spare yourself the D'OH moments for later:
1. NRN - No Reply Necessary
Indicates that no reply is necessary, which reduces email clutter from replies such as “okay sounds good!”
2. LET - Leaving Early Today
Informs coworkers (usually in group email) you’re leaving early, so they don’t miss you later if they need anything.
3. EOM - End of Message
Keeps all content in the subject line, which saves the recipient time since they don’t have to open the email.
4. PRB - Please Reply By
Kindly asks the recipient to reply by a certain date and time. Avoids late responses for time-sensitive requests.
5. HTH - Hope That Helps
Used when responding to someone. Typically when someone thanks you for your help.
6. WFH - Working From Home
Notifies coworkers you’re working remotely that day.
7. TLTR - Too Long To Read
When someone sends a massive email, but you have little time, TLTR asks the sender to briefly summarize what they need.
8. TL;DR - Too Long; Didnt Read
When sending a massive email, it’s a courtesy to summarize what you need in one sentence, labeling it TL;DR.
9. Y/N - Yes or No?
Saves the recipient time by asking for only a yes or no answer; as it’s not necessary to respond beyond that.
10. OOO - Out of Office
Standard acronym for when you’re out of the office.
11. EOD - End of Day
Means you’ll be sending something (or you’re asking for something) before the day ends.
12. EOW - End of Week
Means you’ll be sending something (or you’re asking for something) before the week ends.
13. SFW - Safe For Work
Used when sending a file or article that sounds bad, but it really isn’t. Tells recipient it’s okay to open it.
14. LMK - Let Me Know
Informal way to end an email, asking recipient to let you know their opinion.
15. IMO - In My Opinion
When submitting feedback, a humble way to give feedback without sounding like a opinionated know-it-all.
16. BTW - By The Way
Typically sent after you forget to mention something in a previous email.
17. IDK - I Don't Know
Informal abbreviation typically used in body copy.
18. FWIW - For What It's Worth
A humble way to give feedback on something and not sound like a know-it-all.
19. FYI - For Your Information
Used when adding a side note to your email.
20. TYT - Take Your Time
Used when you need feedback on something, but it’s not urgent.