Label data entry fields consistently Usability Guideline

Description

Use label elements for each data entry field to show what data is expected.

Help

Make sure each input field has an associated label describing the field.

Applicable standards

Note: The guidelines.usability.gov website has been down since July 2020, although www.usability.gov is still operating and the PDF version of the guidelines is still available.

Change history

  • 6.40 Jan 2021 Removed.
  • 5.5 May 2014 Fixed false positive.
  • 4.5 Nov 2011 Fixed false positive.
  • 1.0 Feb 2007 Added.

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