If a programming language is defined by prompts that instruct a computer on what to do then a WYSIWYG editor is a form of programming language. Here’s why:

* **Prompts as instructions** - In a WYSIWYG editor, user actions (e.g., clicking, dragging, and typing) serve as prompts that instruct the computer to generate specific outputs

* **Abstraction layers** - Like high-level programming languages, WYSIWYG editors abstract away the underlying complexities (e.g., raw code) and allow users to focus on their goals

* **Rule-based execution** - The editor operates under a set of rules (e.g., how elements are positioned or styled)

However, by definition, traditional programming languages offer more opportunities for expression, and WYSIWYG editors generally lack syntax and grammar that typical programming languages have.

But if we define programming as “instructing a computer to perform tasks,” then WYSIWYG editors fit as a visual, domain-specific “language” for programming layouts and styles.