What is ANSI?

ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute, a general standards organization in the United States that facilitates the voluntary establishment of standards for many areas, including computing. The staff at ANSI don't create standards; they coordinate with organizations in the US to provide a neutral forum for the development of standards.

For more information, see the ANSI web site at:

Also see:

• What is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and where can I find information about it?
• What is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and where can I find information about it?
• What is the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and where can I find more information about it?