sivutuksena

Sivutuksena is a Finnish term used in digital publishing and user experience design to describe a method of presenting supplementary content in a separate page or page-like view that accompanies the main content. The term derives from sivu meaning page and the suffix -tuksena indicating the manner or state of being. In practice, sivutuksena refers to delivering ancillary information—such as definitions, examples, annotations, or related topics—on linked subpages or as a paginated side panel, allowing readers to opt into the extra material without crowding the primary narrative.

It should not be conflated with footnotes or inline sidebars, though overlaps can occur. Distinctions: sivutuksena content is typically navigable through its own page or set of pages, often reachable via a clearly labeled navigation element or link. This contrasts with inline notes or popups, which appear within the main page immediately.

Examples: A digital encyclopedia entry could present the main article, with a sivutuksena section accessible via a Lisätietoja or Sivutuksena: Etymology link leading to a separate page containing etymology and usage notes. In e-learning, a module might offer sivutuksena examples or practice tasks on a separate page.

Advantages include keeping core content streamlined and enabling multilingual or adaptive content. Limitations include potential navigation overhead and the risk of detaching essential information from the main text.