Can "it was" be written as "it's" for short?

[KArmine]

Can "it was" be written as "it's" for short?

It was no use arguing with stupid people (Past Simple). as
It''s no use arguing with stupid people (Past Simple). ??

[Shyone]

No, It can't. 'It's' always means 'it is'.
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[Skrej]

[Kitosdad]

T'was was often used at one time.

T'was the night before Xmas ...................
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Keep it simple ... Keep it interesting.

[KArmine]

Thank you very much!!!