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For further information, please refer to the Glossary. Back to the top Formatting the removable media Formatting. Formatting is a word used to describe the process to make the removable media accept data during a saving process. Pre-formatted PC compatible diskettes can be purchased in the bookstore. If the diskette is purchased without formatting, the disk must be formatted.