What is the use of label Attribute in HTML ?

The “label” attribute in HTML is used within the <label> tag to associate a label with form elements such as input fields, select boxes, and “textareas”. This association improves accessibility and usability by providing a clear and clickable label for form controls, enhancing the overall user experience, and facilitating interaction with web forms.

Syntax

<label for="input_id">Label Text</label>

Key Point	Description
Associated Form Element	The “label” attribute associates the label with a specific form control using the “for” attribute, linking them together semantically.
Clickable Label	Clicking on the label focuses or activates the associated form control, making it easier for users to interact with the form element.
Accessibility	Properly labeled, form controls improve accessibility for users who rely on screen readers or assistive technologies, providing context and clarity for form input fields.
Form Submission	Labels associated with form elements are submitted along with the form data, providing additional context about the data being submitted.

Features

• Clickable Labels: Clicking on the label focuses or activates the associated form control, improving usability and accessibility.
• Accessibility Enhancement: Properly labeled form controls enhance accessibility by providing descriptive labels that assist users in understanding the purpose and function of form elements.

<label for="password">Password:</label>
<input type="password" id="password">