What Does PS Mean? | Video Overview

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0:00 “PS” is an abbreviation for “postscript,” which is text written after the main body of a piece of writing. I’m Eva from QuillBot. Let’s look at what “PS” means, how to write it, and when to use it.

0:12 “Postscript” comes from the Latin “post scriptum,” which means “written after.” So, a “postscript” is a type of addendum or add-on to a larger text. “Postscript” is where we get the abbreviation “PS.”

0:26 You can write “PS” two ways: with no punctuation, or with a period after each letter. What you cannot do is write it with a period after just one letter. You should follow “PS” with a colon or em dash or not follow it with any punctuation.

0:42 “PS” is used at the end of a letter or an email to add further information, comments, or thoughts. This text is usually just one or two sentences or a short paragraph. Using “PS” has a friendly or playful tone.

0:55 A few examples of when to use “PS” are:

0:57 To emphasize something important. If there’s a key takeaway you want the reader to come away with, you might add it in a “PS.’

1:06 To add one last reminder. A ‘PS” can create a sense of urgency. This can be especially helpful in marketing emails.

1:13 To add a friendly or personal touch. Especially in professional settings, a “PS” can be a nice way to keep your email warm and human.

1:21 To note something unrelated to the rest of the email. If there’s information you’d like to include that’s unrelated or tangential to the rest of your email, you can include it in a “PS.”