linkerpagina

Linkerpagina is a Dutch term formed from linker, meaning left, and pagina, meaning page. The expression is used in different contexts to describe a page that serves a left-side function in a layout, whether in print or digital media.

In publishing and printing, the linkerpagina refers to the left-hand page in an open double-page spread. In traditional binding, this page often corresponds to the verso of a leaf, while the right-hand page is the recto. The linkerpagina can influence layout decisions such as margins, headers, and pagination, and it may carry different content than the opposite page.

In digital media and information architectures, linkerpagina can denote a page whose primary role is to present links or navigation. It may function as a hub or index that directs readers to other sections of a site, document, or collection. In this sense, the linkerpagina is closely related to left-column navigation or a portal-style entry point that organizes links to related resources.

Usage and variants: the term is more common in Dutch-language texts than in English, where alternatives such as left-hand page, verso, or navigation index are often used depending on the context. The exact meaning of linkerpagina can vary between publishing, web design, and documentation, so clarity depends on specifying whether one refers to a physical page or a digital navigation page.

See also: verso, recto, navigation pane, portal page, table of contents.