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If you spend any time on the Internet then you have probably encountered terms like HTML, RSS, CSS and other three or four letter abbreviations. While these are terms you may run into daily, you may not know exactly what these letters means and the definition or concepts behind them.

Here’s a look at some of the most common three or four letter abbreviations you will run into while using the Internet.

What is HTML?

HTML is the abbreviation used for hypertext markup language. Hypertext markup language is a form of internet coding that is used to design and build websites. Every website uses even the most basic form of HTML.

What is RSS?

RSS is the abbreviation for really simple syndication. Internet users use RSS feeds in order to view the most recently published versions of websites, blogs and other websites.

The way an RSS feed works is a user will sign up for the RSS feed on the website and when the page is updated an automatic update is sent to the user. This update can come in the form of a text, email or other form of communication.

What is CSS?

CSS is the abbreviation used for cascading style sheets. A cascading style sheet is a programing language that is used to design websites. This language helps depict font sizes, colors, styles and designs onto the website.

HTML, RSS and CSS are just three of the hundreds of three and four letter abbreviations you will encounter while using the Internet. By understanding the concepts behind the abbreviations you can use the Internet with a better understanding of what is going on.