Rubrikformat

Rubrikformat is a term used to describe the typographic and structural formatting applied to headings and titles in documents, web pages and printed media. The word combines the Swedish rubrik (headline) with format, and it refers broadly to size, weight, spacing, alignment and hierarchical level that distinguish headings from body text.

In digital publishing and word processing, rubrikformat corresponds to predefined heading styles (often labeled H1–H6 or Heading 1–Heading 6). These styles encode both visual properties and semantic information about document structure, enabling consistent appearance, automated table of contents generation, and better navigation for readers and assistive technologies.

Design considerations for rubrikformat include proportionate font size, contrast, line spacing, and margin use to create a clear hierarchy without disrupting reading flow. In print, headline formats also reflect editorial conventions and branding; in web design they are implemented via style sheets and typographic scale systems.

Correct use of rubrikformat improves readability, accessibility and search engine indexing by conveying the relative importance of sections. Best practices recommend using heading formats to indicate content structure rather than for manual visual effects, maintaining consistency across a publication, and ensuring that accessible semantics are preserved when converting between formats or exporting content.

The concept is integral to modern typesetting and content management, bridging traditional typographic practice and contemporary digital document standards.