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7.1.1. Provide an explicit label for each form field
An explicit label must be provided for each form field.
Note
If it is not practical to add a label for each field (lack of space in the mock-up, for example), there are other solutions that can be used later in the development phase (adding tooltips, for example). Nevertheless, this is a compromise solution that is less effective than directly optimizing the form field label.
If it is not practical to add a label for each field (lack of space in the mock-up, for example), there are other solutions that can be used later in the development phase (adding tooltips, for example). Nevertheless, this is a compromise solution that is less effective than directly optimizing the form field label.
Examples
In this example, the “Search” and “Language” form fields both have explicit labels.
Related recommendations
- Previous recommendation: 6.1.1. Provide a heading for each data table
- Next recommendation: 7.1.2. Use identical labels for form fields that have the same purpose
