esitäytetty

Esitäytetty is an adjective in Finnish meaning pre-filled or prepopulated. It describes data or form fields that have been filled in advance by a system, typically using information already available about the user or from a linked data source. The term is formed from esi- (“before”) and täyttää (“to fill”).

In digital services, esitäytetty data is shown in forms so the user only needs to verify or amend. Common applications include government services, tax declarations, applications for benefits, and online registrations. For example, esitäytetty veroilmoitus refers to a pre-filled tax return that the taxpayer can review and edit before submission.

Data sources for esitäytetty content may include the user’s previous submissions, national registers, or information from other service providers with the user’s consent. While esitäytetty forms speed up processes and reduce errors, they also raise privacy considerations, as incorrect or outdated data can be propagated. Users retain the right to modify fields and must ensure accuracy before final submission.

Related concepts include esitäyttö (the act of pre-filling) and täyttää (to fill). In English, equivalents are pre-filled or pre-populated. The term is common in Finnish public and digital services, reflecting a broader shift toward streamlined, user-assisted data entry.