Field Labels
A field label is text that appears next to or above a field. It should give users information about what the field contains. Keep field label text concise but still descriptive.
Capitalization
Field labels may be capitalized in 2 ways, depending on their length and placement in the UI:
- Use title case for short labels that are to the left or above a check box.
- Use title case for labels that identify an object.
- Use sentence case for longer labels that are placed to the right of a check box, especially if the label reads like a phrase.
We encourage the use of shorter, more concise labels whenever possible.
Punctuation
- If the label is phrased as a question, use a question mark at the end.
See also: Radio Buttons, Drop-down Menus, and Instructional Text.
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