12sarakkeinen

12-sarakkeinen is a Finnish compound adjective used to describe a structure that is divided into twelve vertical columns. In Finnish usage, it is commonly written as 12-sarakkeinen, for example 12-sarakkeinen taulukko or 12-sarakkeinen asettelu; the hyphen is standard between the numeral and the descriptor. The term appears in contexts such as typography, document design, web and application layouts, and data presentation.

In publishing and printed media, a 12-sarakkeinen layout provides a grid that helps align elements and maintain a consistent rhythm across pages. In web design, a 12-column grid is a common grid system; it enables components to span a flexible number of columns and to reflow content for different screen sizes. In data presentation, a 12-sarakkeinen taulukko contains twelve data columns, with decisions about column topics, labeling, and formatting influencing readability and usability.

Practical considerations when using a 12-sarakkeinen layout include maintainability, readability, and accessibility. A twelve-column grid offers flexibility, allowing designers to combine columns to create wider content blocks while preserving alignment and proportional spacing. It also supports responsive design strategies, where the number of visible columns can adapt to device width.

See also: 12-column grid, grid system, columnar layout, data table.