framhållet

Framhållet is a Swedish term used to describe something that has been emphasized or highlighted in a text. Grammatically, framhållet is the past participle form of the verb framhålla and can function as an adjective, indicating that a particular part of the content has been brought to the reader’s attention.

Etymology and sense

The word combines fram- (forward, forth) with hålla (to hold), conveying the idea of holding information forward for emphasis. In practice, framhållet refers to choices in writing that make certain information stand out relative to surrounding material.

Usage

In editorial and journalistic contexts, framhållet can be realized through various methods. Typographic options such as bold or italics may mark emphasized words or phrases. Layout techniques—such as placing a key quote in a pull quote, highlighting a box-out, or positioning a point at the beginning of a paragraph—also create framhållet. Rhetorical strategies, including explicit signaling (“as noted above”) or repeated emphasis of a fact, achieve a similar effect. The term is used to describe both the intended authorial choice and the reader’s perception of what has been highlighted.

Relation to style guides

Different style guides provide guidelines for when and how to create framhållet, balancing clarity with visual comfort. The exact method chosen to achieve emphasis can vary by genre, medium, and audience.

See also

Emphasis, Typography, Pull quote, Highlighting.