reformatted

Reformatted is the past participle of reform ated and is used as an adjective to describe something that has been formatted again or redesigned. The term originates from the verb format, which refers to the arrangement or organization of data, text, or layouts. In common usage, reformatted objects have undergone changes to their structure, presentation, or encoding to meet new requirements or preferences.

In computing, reformatted most often refers to storage media that have been prepared anew for use by applying a file system. A drive that has been reformatted is typically made ready for new data, with prior content rendered inaccessible or removed. The exact extent of data erasure depends on the method used; a quick format might only remove file-system references, whereas a full format may involve overwriting sectors. With modern storage technology, the specifics of erasure can vary by device and tool, and some data can remain recoverable until overwritten.

In document processing and publishing, reformatted describes changes to the layout or presentation of content. This can include adjusting margins, fonts, line length, or reflowing text to fit different page sizes or reading formats. Reformatted documents may also be converted to other file formats or encodings to improve compatibility or readability.

In data processing and software workflows, reformatted data often results from migration, integration, or standardization efforts. Reformatted data structures or inputs are aligned to a defined schema or interface to enable consistent processing and interoperability across systems.