Email, Messaging, & Video Calls Texting & Messaging 32 32 people found this article helpful What Is 'WRT'? What Does WRT Mean? A fancy way of saying 'regarding' by Paul Gil Writer Paul Gil, a former Lifewire writer who is also known for his dynamic internet and database courses and has been active in technology fields for over two decades. our editorial process Paul Gil Updated on December 31, 2020 reviewed by Christine Baker Lifewire Tech Review Board Member Christine Baker is a marketing consultant with experience working for a variety of clients. Her expertise includes social media, web development, and graphic design. our review board Article reviewed on Jun 05, 2020 Christine Baker Texting & Messaging Email Texting & Messaging Video Calls Tweet Share Email WRT Stands for: With Respect To Unlike many internet-focused acronyms and initialisms, WRT is entirely at home in professional settings. In fact, executives use the term frequently in email subject lines or the bodies of precise messages. WRT is internet shorthand for saying, "I want to respond to a specific point made earlier in this conversation." WRT is ideal for steering a conversation in the direction you wish to take it. You may also see the same idea reduced to w/r/t or just r/t. Grace Kim / Lifewire Example of WRT in Use In this made-up email exchange between Sheldon and Kristina, Sheldon returns to a camera question that the two had discussed earlier: (Kristina) I'm just concerned about the weight of all the gear I'll be taking into the field on my hike next weekend. (Sheldon) WRT digital SLR cameras — I think that it's a good idea to own both an SLR and a pocket camera. Keep the SLR locked in the car, and carry the pocket camera in your jacket while you're on your hike. You'll save on weight! (Kristina) That's a good suggestion, considering that pocket cameras are only a hundred bucks and much lighter these days. Expressions Similar to WRT WRT is related to several other standard internet abbreviations, each of which attempts to pivot the discussion in some way: IMHO: In my humble opinionYMMV: Your mileage may varyOTOH: On the other hand Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up. Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit