Avsnittsinnrykk
Avsnittsinnrykk, also known as paragraph indentation, is a typographical convention where the first line of a paragraph is indented from the left margin. This practice is widely used in many languages and writing systems, including English, Norwegian, and Swedish. The purpose of avsnittsinnrykk is to visually distinguish one paragraph from another, making the text easier to read and understand.
The exact amount of indentation can vary, but it is typically around 1 to 2 ems (the
In some languages, such as Norwegian and Swedish, avsnittsinnrykk is a mandatory requirement for formal writing,
The use of avsnittsinnrykk has been a subject of debate among typographers and linguists. Some argue that