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5,774 PointsWhy 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
30 PointsHi 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.