HTML Reference Guide : LABEL Command

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<LABEL> Command

Command Syntax:
<LABEL command parameters>
input label text
</LABEL>
The command defines an input label in a <FORM> and is designed to accompany a corresponding <INPUT> command or other form input element.
The command produces no visible effect but associates the label with the corresponding form input field element. The two are associated with a shared name.
This command functions only in the Internet Explorer browser at present.
See also: <FORM>, <INPUT>.

Command Parameters:

for="input field name"

A name which must exactly match the name applied to the corresponding form input block or box.

Example:

<FORM method="post">
  <FIELDSET>
    <LEGEND><B>Your Name</B></LEGEND>
    <LABEL for="fname">First Name:</LABEL><BR>
    <INPUT name="fname" type="text" size="20"><BR>
    <LABEL for="lname">Last Name:</LABEL><BR>
    <INPUT name="lname" type="text" size="20">  
  </FIELDSET>
</FORM>

Yields - (simulated)

Only in the Internet Explorer browser.

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