Indtastes

Indtastes is a Danish term used in information technology to denote the act of entering data into a computer system, a form, or a database. It covers keyboard entry, filling out forms, voice input, and other methods by which information is supplied to software. The term is common in Danish IT documentation, user interfaces, and workflow descriptions.

In linguistic terms, indtastes derives from the Danish verb indtaste, which means to input or type information. The related noun indtastning refers to the process of data entry. The word is primarily used in Danish-speaking contexts; equivalents exist in other languages, such as inmatning in Swedish or indata in Norwegian, though direct translations vary by domain.

Within software and data workflows, indtastning is typically followed by validation, storage in a database, and usage in downstream processes. User interface design for data entry emphasizes clarity of fields, input validation, error messaging, and accessibility to accommodate devices and assistive technologies. Common input modalities include keyboard typing, touch input, voice recognition, barcode or OCR scanning, and automated feeds where data is pushed into the system instead of entered manually.

Quality and security considerations matter: incomplete or incorrect entry can affect data quality, processing efficiency, and user trust. Organizations may implement techniques such as input masks, validation rules, and audit trails to monitor indtastning activity.

See also: data entry, input validation, user interface, accessibility, data quality, data governance.