Kokonaisnäkymälle

Kokonaisnäkymälle is the allative form of the Finnish noun kokonaisnäkymä, meaning the overall or holistic view. Kokonaisnäkymä refers to a comprehensive perspective that aggregates information from multiple sources, giving a high-level understanding of a situation. The form -lle indicates direction toward that view, as in siirry kokonaisnäkymälle, “switch to the overview.”

In information technology and design contexts, kokonaisnäkymä denotes a dashboard or overview screen that presents key metrics, statuses, and trends at a glance. It is used to support decision-making by providing an integrated snapshot of the system or domain, often combining data from several modules or datasets. This contrasts with more focused views that drill into a single area or detail.

Usage and labeling in Finnish interfaces frequently employ kokonaisnäkymä or kokonaisnäkymälle to guide users toward a high-level, aggregated perspective. Common examples include navigation labels such as “Kokonaisnäkymälle” on a button or menu item or a page title like “Kokonaisnäkymä.” In sentences, one might say: “Siirrytkö kokonaisnäkymälle?” or “Palaa kokonaisnäkymälle” to return to the overview.

Related concepts include yleiskuva (overall picture) and yhteenveto (summary), which describe similar aims from different emphases. The term is most prevalent in Finnish UI and documentation to denote an integrated, high-level viewpoint.