Formateringsalternativ

Formateringsalternativ (formatting options) is a term used in software interfaces to describe the controls that let users alter the presentation of text and objects in a document or application. These options are designed to improve readability, convey emphasis, and support accessibility. They typically cover a range of categories, including character formatting, paragraph formatting, list formatting, and page or layout settings.

Character formatting changes individual characters or words, such as font family, font size, weight, style (italic, bold), color, and effects like underline or strikethrough. Paragraph formatting affects the structure of blocks of text: alignment, indentation, line spacing, spacing before and after paragraphs, text direction, and tabs. List formatting governs ordered and unordered lists, indentation levels, and formats for bullets and numbering. Layout and page formatting control margins, columns, page orientation, breaks, headers and footers, and other page-level settings. Styles and themes provide predefined combinations of these properties to ensure consistent appearance.

Practical use of formateringsalternativ varies across platforms. In word processors, these options are accessed through menus or toolbars; in web design, similar purposes are achieved with CSS properties such as font-family, font-size, text-align, line-height, margin, padding, and list-style-type. When used thoughtfully, formatting enhances readability and structure; overuse or inconsistent styles can hinder comprehension. Accessibility considerations include sufficient contrast, scalable font sizes, and using semantic document structure rather than excessive manual styling.

See also: typography, stylesheet, style guide, markup language.