Kolumnspecifika

Kolumnspecifika is a term used in Swedish technical writing to describe properties, rules, or actions that apply to a single column within a tabular structure, dataset, or layout. The concept emphasizes distinctions from row-level logic or table-wide characteristics, focusing on per-column behavior or metadata.

In databases and data models, kolumnspecifika attributes include data type, nullability, default values, and per-column constraints such as checks or unique rules. These attributes define what is allowed or expected for that particular column, independently of other columns.

In data processing and analytics, kolumnspecifika operations refer to transformations or encodings applied to individual columns (for example, scaling, normalization, or unit conversion) as well as column-level metadata like units, descriptions, or data provenance.

In spreadsheets and business intelligence contexts, kolumnspecifika aspects cover per-column data validation, formatting, and calculated fields, as well as per-column summaries and visual treatments that differentiate one column from another.

In publishing and layout design, kolumnspecifika may describe column width, alignment, margins, or styling that is specific to a single column within a multi-column page or section.

Etymology and usage: the term combines kolumn (column) with specifika (specific), and is used to denote column-level specificity in Swedish documentation, data governance references, and design guides. It is context-dependent and not a formal standard term, but helps clarify when rules or features are intended for a single column.

See also: kolumn, kolumnspecifikation, data schema, column metadata.