fokusläge

Fokusläge is a Swedish term used to describe the state or mode in which attention or an optical system is directed toward a specific target. The word combines fokus (focus) with läge (position or mode) and is used across several technical and scientific fields, including optics, photography, microscopy, and cognitive science.

In optics and photography, fokusläge refers to the setting that governs how focusing is performed. This includes manual focus, autofocus, single and continuous autofocus, and macro modes. Swedish manuals and product documentation often describe these settings with the term fokusläge to indicate the active focusing strategy or distance.

In cognitive science and psychology, fokusläge can denote a mental state of concentrated attention on a task, often contrasted with a more diffuse or distracted state. In this sense, it relates to attentional focus, task engagement, and cognitive load.

In user interfaces and accessibility discussions, fokusläge is used to describe focus management—the way keyboard focus is guided or trapped within a control, dialog, or modal element to ensure usable navigation for users who rely on a keyboard or assistive technologies.

See also: focus, autofocus, manual focus, focus trap, attention, cognitive load, user experience.