The HTMLLabelElement interface gives access to properties specific to <label> elements. It inherits methods and properties from the base HTMLElement interface.
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Properties
Inherits properties from its parent, HTMLElement.
HTMLLabelElement.controlRead only- Is a
HTMLElementrepresenting the control with which the label is associated. HTMLLabelElement.formRead only- Is a
HTMLFormElementobject representing the form with which the labeled control is associated, ornullif there is no associated control, or if that control isn't associated with a form. In other words, this is just a shortcut forHTMLLabelElement.control.form. HTMLLabelElement.htmlFor- Is a string containing the ID of the labeled control. This reflects the
forattribute.
Methods
No specific methods; inherits methods from its parent, HTMLElement.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of 'HTMLLabelElement' in that specification. |
Living Standard | No change from HTML5. |
| HTML5 The definition of 'HTMLLabelElement' in that specification. |
Recommendation | The property accessKey is now defined on HTMLElement.The following property has been added: control. |
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 HTML Specification The definition of 'HTMLLabelElement' in that specification. |
Recommendation | No change from Document Object Model (DOM) Level 1 Specification. |
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 1 Specification The definition of 'HTMLLabelElement' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.7 or earlier) [1] | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.0) [1] | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |
[1] The form attribute's meaning was changed in a specification revision on April 28, 2016. Previously, it returned a form with which the label was directly associated. However, labels are no longer members of forms; instead, this attribute now returns the form with which the control is affiliated.
See also
- The HTML element implementing this interface:
<label> <form>HTMLFormElement