label must reference control

Rule ID Control 6
Definition Each label element using the for attribute must reference a form control on the page.
Purpose
  • label elements are useful for accessibility only when they reference or encapsulate form controls.
Mappings
  • HTML4 Legacy Techniques (Required)
  • HTML5 and ARIA Techniques (Required)
WCAG Success Criteria

3.3.2 Labels or Instructions (Level A, Primary Success Criterion)

Other Related Success Criterion:

Rule Category Forms
Scope Element
Target Resources label elements
  • label
Techniques
  • For a label element to properly reference a form control, ensure that the for attribute value on the label element exactly matches the id attribute value on the form control.
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