HTML Reference Guide : LEGEND Command

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<LEGEND> Command

Command Syntax:
<LEGEND>Field Set Legend</LEGEND>
The command defines the legend to be associated with a bordered field set. Field sets are useful for identifying discrete areas of text or areas for data input within a form.
The command is specific to the Internet Explorer browser.
See also: <FIELDSET>, <FORM>

Example:

<FORM method="post">
  <FIELDSET>
    <LEGEND>
      <B>Name</b>
    </LEGEND>
    <B>First:</B>
    <INPUT name="fname"
           type="text"
           size=20">
    <B>Last:</B>
    <INPUT name="lname"
           type="text"
           size=20">
  </FIELDSET>
  <FIELDSET>
    <LEGEND>
      <B>Address</B>
    </LEGEND>
    <B>Street:</B>

    <INPUT name="street"
           type="text"
           size=20"><BR>
    <B>City:</B>
    <INPUT name="city"
           type="text"
           size=20">
    <B>State:</B>
    <INPUT name="state"
           type="text"
           size=3">
    <B>Zip:</B>
    <INPUT name="zip"
           type="text"
           size=9">
  </FIELDSET>
</FORM>

Yields - (simulated)

Only in the Internet Explorer browser.

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