<fieldset>
Forms
Boxes related controls together; disabled switches them all off at once.
| How to write it | <fieldset></fieldset> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </fieldset> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | disabled |
| Category | Forms |
How to read this
- Most tags come in pairs, opening and closing. Only tags with no content — img, br — are left unclosed.
- Writing </br> for a void element does nothing useful; the browser ignores it or adds an empty line.
- Appearance is CSS’s job. A tag says what something is; bold or italic is only the consequence.
- Choosing the tag that matches the meaning helps search engines and screen readers alike. Wrapping everything in div throws that information away.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the HTML <fieldset> tag?
Boxes related controls together; disabled switches them all off at once.
Q. How do you write <fieldset>?
As <fieldset></fieldset>. The opening <fieldset> pairs with the closing </fieldset>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <fieldset>?
disabled are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <fieldset> belong to?
The forms group.