In
word processing,
previewing refers to
formatting a
document for the
printer, but then displaying it on the
display screen instead of printing it. Previewing allows you to see exactly how the document will appear when printed. If you have a
WYSIWYG, previewing is unnecessary because the display screen always resembles the printed version. For
word processors that are not WYSIWYGs, however, previewing is the next-best thing. If your word processor does not
support previewing, you may be able to buy a separate
program that allows you to preview documents.
