skjermplass

Skjermplass is a Norwegian compound term literally meaning "screen space" or "display area." It refers to the amount of visible area available on a display for presenting content, user interface elements, windows or applications. The concept is equivalent to the English term "screen real estate" and is used in computing, user interface design, digital signage and broadcast production.

Factors that determine skjermplass include the display's physical size, resolution (pixels), pixel density (DPI/PPI), aspect ratio and operating system user interface elements such as taskbars or system menus. Effective skjermplass is also affected by windowing behavior, virtual desktops, scaling settings and the arrangement of toolbars and notifications.

In design and usability, skjermplass is an important constraint: limited space increases the need for prioritization, information hierarchy, responsive layouts and progressive disclosure. On mobile devices, constrained skjermplass drives simplified interfaces and touch-friendly controls. On large displays or multi-monitor setups, greater skjermplass enables complex dashboards, simultaneous applications and richer visualizations.

Management strategies include responsive and adaptive design, window management tools, scalable vector graphics, and layout conventions that optimize legibility and interaction. Considerations related to skjermplass also touch on accessibility (font size, contrast), ergonomics (viewing distance, glare) and privacy (visible content in shared environments). The term is widely used in Norwegian-language discussions of interface design, multimedia production and workspace configuration.