tekstblokkens

Tekstblokkens is a concept used in Dutch-language discussions of digital content to describe modular units of text that function as building blocks within a document, page, or user interface. Each blok contains textual content and may carry metadata such as typographic style, heading level, alignment, language, and accessibility attributes. The term is sometimes used as a generic description of block-based editors or as a label for particular implementations. In standard Dutch, the plural would typically be tekstblokken; tekstblokkens appears mainly when the term is adopted as a label or product name.

In practice, tekstblokkens are constructed and managed within content management systems or design systems as discrete units that can be created, moved, edited, and styled independently from other blocks. They enable authors to compose documents by assembling individual blocks rather than editing a single continuous text stream. Typical block types include paragraph blocks, heading blocks, quote blocks, and list blocks. They may carry metadata for semantic tagging and accessibility, such as ARIA roles and header levels. Many block-based editors allow dragging, reordering, duplicating blocks, and saving blocks for reuse.

Benefits of using tekstblokkens include reusable content, consistent typography, easier localization, and collaborative editing. Challenges can arise from over-fragmentation, which may complicate document structure, impact performance, or create inconsistent styling across blocks. Accessibility must be considered at the block level to ensure a coherent reading experience.

See also: block-based editors, content management systems, design systems, typography, accessibility.