Vedlegg

Vedlegg is a Norwegian noun meaning something that is attached to another document or message. It covers attachments to emails, letters, forms, as well as appendices or enclosures in reports and applications. The term is used across administrative, educational, and business contexts. A vedlegg can be a digital file such as a PDF, a Word document, an image, or a spreadsheet, or a physical paper enclosure.

In email communication, vedlegg refers to files sent along with the message. Common types include PDFs, Word documents, images, and spreadsheets. Email services often impose size limits and may block certain file types for security. When composing, it is common to reference the vedlegg in the text and to provide a brief description for recipients.

In documents and submissions, vedlegg function as supplementary material supporting the main content, such as data tables, methodological details, copies of forms, or correspondence. Vedlegg are usually numbered or titled (Vedlegg 1, Vedlegg 2) or labeled with a name. A vedleggsliste may accompany the main document, listing each attachment and its purpose.

Best practices include keeping vedlegg relevant and concise, naming files clearly, ensuring accessibility, and protecting sensitive information through appropriate permissions or redaction. In formal contexts, referencing vedlegg clearly helps readers locate the supplementary material efficiently.

Translations: in English, vedlegg is generally translated as attachment or enclosure; in some contexts it may be rendered as appendix or annex.