Sivuhuomautukset
Sivuhuomautukset are notes, comments, or clarifications placed in the margins of a text, intended to supplement the main text without interrupting its narrative flow. They can provide explanations of obscure terms, translations, cross-references, bibliographic details, or editorial commentary. In print and digital texts, sivuhuomautukset may appear as marginalia, side notes, or bordered callouts.
In relation to other annotations, sivuhuomautukset differ from alaviitteet (footnotes) and loppuviitteet (endnotes) in placement and
Historically, marginal notes have a long tradition in manuscripts and early printed books, where scribes and
Today, sivuhuomautukset remain a common feature in scholarly editions, reference works, and educational materials, helping to