Field label.
Names the value expected in an input control.
See it in context
What it is
A label stays associated with its field before, during, and after entry. It allows people to understand the value and, for many controls, activate or focus the field by selecting the label.
When to use it
Use a persistent visible label and programmatically associate it with the control.
Know the difference
A placeholder is a temporary hint inside an empty field and should not replace its label.
Across platforms
Web
Use a native button for an action and an anchor for navigation. Preserve keyboard activation and a visible focus indicator.
iOS · iPadOS · Android
Provide a comfortable touch target, use familiar system symbols when appropriate, and show a clear pressed or selected state.
macOS · Windows · Linux
Keep pointer, keyboard, and focus behavior consistent. Common commands can additionally expose a menu item or keyboard shortcut.
Go to the source
Primary documentation for the pattern and its platform conventions.