selaamisen
Selaamisen is a Finnish term that denotes the act of moving through digital content by navigating what is displayed on a screen. It includes actions such as scrolling vertically or horizontally, swiping on touch devices, and jumping between sections or items within a webpage, application, e-book, or document. The concept covers both skimming and in-depth reading, as users seek information, entertainment, or context.
The word derives from the Finnish verb selata, which originally meant to leaf through or browse pages.
Users engage in selaaminen through a variety of input methods. Common methods include mouse wheels or touchpads
In interface design, selaaminen influences information architecture and content strategy. Designers consider how content is organized,
Accessibility considerations are important in selaamisen. Interfaces should be navigable by keyboard, compatible with screen readers,
See also: browsing, scrolling, user experience, accessibility.