info
Writing & Everyday abbreviation · Everyday
| Stands for | Information |
|---|---|
| Categories | Writing & Everyday |
info stands for Information, an everyday abbreviation.
Clipped form of "information," used in everyday speech, signs, websites and casual writing, as in "info desk" or "for more info." It is standard in informal contexts but usually avoided in formal prose.
Example: For more info about parking and accessibility, visit the venue's website.
Usage notes
Clipping, shortening a word by cutting syllables, also produced "ad," "exam," "lab" and "photo." Info takes no period because it is treated as a word in its own right. The internet domain .info, introduced in 2001, uses the same clipping. Information desks in airports and stations are often marked with a lowercase "i" symbol.