In today’s day and age, texting – or using an online messaging platform – is the primary way people communicate. Even with the use of emoji and GIFs, short form acronyms have become a way to express more complicated ideas in less time.

In the world of texting, YRS is an acronym used to express the phrase “Yours” in a briefer manner. It’s used to show appreciation and gratitude, and is a way of eluding to the idea that you care about what the person has said or done. It’s often used as a way to give thanks and show someone that you have found their thoughts, comments, ideas, or actions to be meaningful.

Many people might be tempted to substitute YRS for the similar-sounding abbreviation “YSM” which stands for “You Send (Me)” but the two acronyms mean completely different things. In fact, for someone to say “YSM” could result in misinterpretation and confusion. This can be avoided by using the acronym YRS whenever you want to express your appreciation or gratitude to someone.

In addition to YRS, the acronym can also be used interchangeably with the term “yours truly.” To be more direct about your feelings of appreciation and gratitude, you might choose to use the word “truly” as a reminder of your sentiment.

If you’re sending a text message to someone that is particularly special or has gone out of their way to do something nice, you might also choose to use the acronym “YSF” which stands for “Yours sincerely and forever” as an extra gesture of appreciation.

Using acronyms like these in your everyday texting can be an easy way to show appreciation in a simple and concise way. Whether you’re expressing gratitude to your friend for their help with a project or thanking your partner for doing the dishes, YRS can be a useful way to quickly get your point across and display your appreciation for the people in your life.