To format a hard drive before you start using it in Windows, use the Disk Management utility; on a Mac, use Disk Utility.
“Format” as a word in computers is very popular, and a well-known word among computer users. We all have done that, especially with USB drives. That said, what people are sometimes afraid of is when ...
You can format an SD card using Windows, Mac, and Android devices, and likely your digital camera too.