Rechterkante

Rechterkante, meaning “right edge” in German, is a term used to describe the boundary of an object that lies on the object's right-hand side when viewed in a standard orientation. It is employed across disciplines such as geometry, computer graphics, cartography, and everyday language to refer to the edge located at the right side.

In geometry and design, the Rechterkante typically denotes the edge of a polygon or solid that forms the rightmost boundary. For axis-aligned shapes like rectangles, it is the vertical edge with the maximum x-coordinate. In more general figures, the right edge is the portion of the boundary that lies on the right side of the object’s orientation, and it may be identified relative to a chosen coordinate system or viewing direction.

In digital imaging and user interfaces, the term can refer to the rightmost boundary of a region or image, the right border of a canvas, or a vertical edge used for alignment and cropping. In UI design, the right edge of a window or panel is often involved in resizing behavior and layout constraints.

In cartography and parcel plans, the Rechterkante describes the right-hand boundary of a map area or a land parcel, aiding in description and legal documentation.

See also: linke Kante (left edge), obere Kante (top edge), untere Kante (bottom edge).