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HTML HTML Forms Choosing Options Create a Select Menu

Posted by Ryan Wikle
Ryan Wikle
5,774 Points

Why does a label tag need to have a "for" attribute?

I don't understand why a <label> tag would not work without a for=" " attribute?

1 Answer

Giovanna Moeller
Giovanna Moeller
30 Points
Giovanna Moeller
Giovanna Moeller
30 Points

Hi Ryan!

The "for" attribute is for when you click on any label, the input will automatically focus, no need to click on it. But remember "for" has to be the same value as "id" from input.