Brukerhandlingen

Brukerhandlingen is a Norwegian noun meaning “the user’s action.” It is formed from the words brukeren (the user) and handlingen (the action, with the definite form). The term is used primarily in Norwegian-language texts dealing with human–computer interaction, usability, documentation, and privacy to denote an action performed by a user when interacting with a system or service.

Usage and scope: The concept emphasizes the agent (the user) and the specific action they undertake. It is not a strictly standardized term across all Norwegian technical writing; variations include brukerhandling (singular) and brukerhandlinger (plural). In English, the equivalent phrase is usually “user action.”

Contexts and examples: In UX guidelines and user studies, writers may describe the brukerhandlingen required to complete a task, such as submitting a form, selecting an option, or granting permission for data processing. The term is often used when documenting flows, consent dialogs, or accessibility considerations from the user’s perspective.

Etymology and cross-language notes: The word derives from Norwegian usage of bruker (user) and handlingen (the action). In Swedish or Danish contexts, direct equivalents are less common, and authors may use phrases like användarhandling or andra more general terms such as användaråtgärd.

See also: Related concepts include user interface, user experience, human–computer interaction, and data privacy. The term is primarily of Norwegian usage and may be unfamiliar to readers outside Norwegian-language contexts.