Välitekstinä

Välitekstinä is a Finnish term that translates to "as an intermediate text" or "as filler text." It refers to the use of placeholder text in a design or layout before the final content is available. This practice is common in graphic design, web development, and publishing. The purpose of välitekstinä is to allow designers to visualize the structure and appearance of a page or document, even without the actual words being finalized. This helps in assessing aspects such as font choices, spacing, and overall layout.

Commonly used välitekstinä is often referred to as "lorem ipsum" text. This Latin-like gibberish is used because it resembles real text in terms of word length and sentence structure, providing a more realistic representation than simply repeating the same word or phrase. By using välitekstinä, designers can communicate their ideas effectively to clients or stakeholders, who can then provide feedback on the visual presentation without being distracted by the actual content. Once the final content is ready, it replaces the placeholder text, completing the design process. The use of välitekstinä is a standard and efficient part of the design workflow.