### Question
How is the term electronic filing defined?


### Answer
The term **electronic filing** is defined in *17 CFR § 240.0-1* as the following:

> a document under the federal securities laws that is transmitted or delivered to the Commission in electronic format.

#### Citation:
  - *17 CFR § 240.0-1*
  - Heading: **PART 240—GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 > PART 240—GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 > Subpart A—Rules and Regulations Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

