Notizzeile

Notizzeile is a German term used to describe a line on a document, form, or page that is reserved for handwritten notes or remarks. The word is formed from Notiz (note) and Zeile (line), and it is commonly encountered in administrative templates, educational materials, planners, and similar formats to provide space for free-text entries.

In practice, a Notizzeile may appear as a single row or several rows, often distinguished from structured data fields by layout, labeling, or size. On paper forms, it serves to capture supplementary information that does not fit into predefined fields. In digital interfaces, a Notizzeile corresponds to a free-text input field or a notes section, where users can jot down comments, reminders, or clarifications.

The concept is language-specific and varies in implementation. Notizzeile is related to, but distinct from, related elements such as Notizfeld (note field), Freitextfeld (free-text field), or Kommentare (comments). In design and typography, a Notizzeile can appear in margins, headers, or footers, depending on the document template.

Usage and standards differ among institutions and software. Some templates reserve a Notizzeile for staff remarks or user comments, while others use broader labels like Anmerkungen or Notizen. Overall, Notizzeile is a descriptive term for a designated space intended for informal or supplementary notes within a larger document structure.