Glossary / Labels

Labels: what it means

Text tied to a field with the for attribute, so the field has a name for everyone and a bigger tap target.

How it shows up when you build

Forms people can finish: Text tied to a field with the for attribute, so the field has a name for everyone and a bigger tap target.

A tip

Placeholders disappear while typing. They are hints, not labels.

Practise it

Build it with an AI tool and check the result in these exercises:

3. Forms people can finish (Labels and validation)
6. Works for everyone (Keyboard, focus and touch)

Related terms

Checks, Focus, Live region, Placeholder, Screen reader, Validation