formhälft

Formhälft, in Swedish, refers to one half of a split form or layout. The term is used primarily in design and documentation contexts to describe a form segment that represents one side or portion of a two-part structure. In practice, a form may be divided into a left and right (or top and bottom) formhälft to improve readability, data entry flow, or visual balance.

Usage and examples

In user interface design, a formhälft commonly contains a subset of fields aligned with the other half to create a two-column layout. For instance, the left formhälft might collect personal information (name, address), while the right formhälft collects contact options or preferences. The concept supports responsive design, where the formhälft may stack vertically on narrow screens but appear side by side on wider displays.

Terminology and variation

The term formhälft is not universally standardized and appears mainly in design commentary, templates, and regional Swedish usage. It may be referred to descriptively rather than as a formal technical term. Phrases such as “vänstra formhälften” (left formhälft) or “formhälftet” (the form half) are used to specify which portion of the form is being discussed.

See also

Form layout, split form, responsive design, user interface design.