dálkur
Dálkur is an Icelandic noun meaning column. It is used for a vertical division of space in printed or digital layouts, most commonly a column of text on a page or screen. In newspapers, magazines, and websites, a dálkur runs from top to bottom and can contain headlines, short items, or blocks of text. A dálkur may also host a recurring feature or opinion piece by a columnist, published in a regular position alongside other columns.
In data presentation and information technology, dálkur designates a column in a table or spreadsheet. Each
The word dálkur is distinct from málsgrein, which is the Icelandic term for a paragraph. While dálkur