pikkutekstiä

Pikkutekstiä is a Finnish term used to describe short, supplementary text that accompanies a primary message. The word combines pikk- meaning small and teksti meaning text, and it is employed in Finnish publishing, design, and digital interfaces to denote brief text fragments that clarify, label, or annotate information.

In print media and publishing, pikkutekstiä can appear as captions under images, side notes in articles, or program descriptions. In graphic design and marketing, it commonly takes the form of microcopy—wording on buttons, hints, tooltips, or short product descriptions intended to guide user actions and set expectations. On packaging and labels, small print such as usage tips or legal notices may also be described with the term.

Style and content guidelines emphasize clarity and brevity. Pikkutekstiä should convey essential information without overwhelming the user, maintain appropriate tone for the audience, and avoid unnecessary jargon. When used digitally, conciseness and directness improve navigability and comprehension.

From a typography and accessibility perspective, pikkutekstiä is often displayed at small sizes or in constrained spaces, so legibility and contrast are important. Designers consider line length, punctuation, and localization to ensure the text remains readable across languages and devices.

Related topics include microcopy, typography, and Finnish language resources on publishing and UX writing.