tekstbeskrivelse

Tekstbeskrivelse refers to a written description of a person, object, scene, event, or concept. In Danish and Norwegian usage, the term denotes a descriptive text that conveys essential information that may not be evident from images alone. It functions as a textual counterpart to visual content and appears in media captions, product descriptions, catalogs, museum labels, and accessibility materials.

In practice, a good tekstbeskrivelse should be accurate, specific, and concise. It typically identifies the subject, outlines key features or actions, notes spatial relations or sequence, and avoids subjective interpretation unless the content is explicitly descriptive. Depending on context, it may include measurements, colors, materials, or sensory details.

For accessibility, tekstbeskrivelse overlaps with alt text or image descriptions, providing a textual representation so that non-visual users can understand the content. Guidelines emphasize clarity, avoidance of redundancy, and fidelity to the original meaning.

Examples: A tekstbeskrivelse of a photograph of a mountain landscape might read: "A snow-covered peak rises above a pine forest, under a clear blue sky; a winding trail leads toward the base." In product descriptions, it would highlight size, material, function, and key features.

See also: alt text, image description, accessibility guidelines.