<label>
Forms
A label for an input; linked with for, clicking the text focuses the field.
| How to write it | <label></label> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | </label> |
| Void element | No — it must be closed |
| Common attributes | for |
| 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 <label> tag?
A label for an input; linked with for, clicking the text focuses the field.
Q. How do you write <label>?
As <label></label>. The opening <label> pairs with the closing </label>.
Q. Which attributes are common on <label>?
for are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <label> belong to?
The forms group.