kuvateksteihin

Kuvateksteihin is a Finnish term referring to image captions, i.e., the text that accompanies or describes an image. The base word kuvateksti means caption or image caption, and kuvateksteihin is its illative plural form, used with verbs that indicate putting text into the captions or directing content toward the captions (for example, kirjoittaa kuvateksteihin, lisätä kuvateksteihin, päivittää kuvateksteihin).

In editorial and digital media workflows, captions provide essential context for images. They describe who or what is shown, where and when the scene occurred, and how the image relates to the surrounding text. Captions can be brief in social media contexts or more detailed in news articles, galleries, or instructional materials. They also play a role in accessibility when paired with other text alternatives; while alt text (alt-teksti) serves screen readers, kuvateksteihin often present visible information that helps all readers understand the image.

Guidelines for writing kuvateksteihin emphasize accuracy, conciseness, and relevance. A caption should reflect the content of the image, avoid speculation, and align with the surrounding article or page. When appropriate, it may include attribution, date, location, or contextual details to enhance understanding and indexing.

Etymologically, the term combines kuva (image) and teksti (text) with the plural illative ending -hin, indicating direction toward the captions. The concept is primarily used in Finnish publishing, web design, and media production to organize and present image-related information consistently.