TL;DR or TLDR stands for “Too Long; Didn’t Read.”
In most cases, this means that an article, email, presentation, etc., is too long to be worth reading. Remember, a small chunk of text is easier to digest than a large wall of text.
You can also use TLDR to provide a summary of a longer post that people can read instead of the entire content. Don’t have time? Scroll to the bottom of the article and search for the TL;DR summary. In more formal text, use “In summary” or “Synopsis.”
In short, remember, people these days must use their time wisely. There are so many demands, so much to learn and absorb, and only so much time to accomplish your goals.
If your copy, article, or sales pitch is long, consider including a summary at the end. In cases where you can’t avoid lengthy text, format it to make it easy to read. Break up long paragraphs so they are easier to read.
Or, stick to the main points. Do so in less time, using fewer words, and get to the heart of the matter. The days of flowery language ended in the 1800s. We are now moving beyond the need to explain everything. If you have more information to share, consider including links to the finer details.
Likewise, TL;DW stands for too long; didn’t watch. This is the equivalent of TLDR for video content.
Bonus: There are apps out there that will summarize lengthy text for you. Search for extensions that will work with your browser, or use ChatGPT. Summary generators are available for videos, too.