Oppslag

Oppslag is a Norwegian noun that refers to information that is publicly displayed or announced. The term is used in two main senses: a posted notice or poster intended to convey information to a broad audience, and a headline or prominent display of a news item in print or digital media. In everyday use, oppslag often denotes something physical, such as a flyer on a notice board or a sign in a window, but can also refer to digital postings on websites or social platforms.

In its primary sense, oppslag covers notices, announcements, and advertisements designed to reach people who pass by or who consult a specific place for information. Common contexts include schools, workplaces, government offices, and storefronts, where timetables, rules, deadlines, events, or public notices are posted. The term is closely linked to oppslagstavle, the bulletin board that organizes such notices.

In journalism and media, oppslag can describe a prominent display of a news item, such as a large headline or a featured front-page item. While less common today in everyday speech, the concept remains relevant for describing how information is presented prominently to readers.

Forms and related terms include physical oppslag (flyers and posters) and digital oppslag (online notices and banners). Official or legal notices are sometimes referred to as kunngjøringer or offentlige oppslag, requiring publication in designated spaces or channels.

Etymology broadly ties oppslag to up- and a root meaning related to display or posting. See also oppslagstavle, kunngjøring, annonsering, and overskrift.