HTML Tutorial - The 'for' attribute on labels and input fields

A quick video today on the 'for' attribute within HTML. We take a look at what it's used for and how exactly you would implement it.

When I first started learning HTML I would always incorrectly use this attribute alongside the 'name' attribute which was clearly incorrect.

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[thomascarlton]

Most people online don't know how to explain this in layman's terms. You killed it bro, thx for this

[victorrivas]

This was a very, very AWESOME tutorial! Short and very well detailed so that a person new to coding can follow and understand each step of the way!

[muthukumarnp]

Thank you. Precise and clear explanation.

[Aziz-kwct]

thanks, this video makes it easier for me to understand it.

[msgesus]

Also worth mentioning it's always important to have label associated for every input field for people who use a screen reader to navigate the web. Otherwise they would not know what the input they are on is for. This may block or be a huge annoyance to these users from completing the actions they are trying to complete.

[VuongPianoSolo]

thanks for your video, it's saved my day.

[nestaho]

can the <label> and <input> syntax interchange?

[statesman]

Trying to Google "What is for for?" was a hard search to find. Thanks!

[wgnwBash]

Can you explain why you have a class and action attribute in the form element?

[wgnwBash]

Thank you so much bro. Idk why ppl just don’t say what it’s for lol thanx

[moonhub]

Great, can you also explain what is the name attribute used for?

[arishernandez]

But you still need to have a name attribute if you have more then one option to select. correct?

[gaberondon]

Hey dcode, what is the best "platform' to practice writing css and html? What are you using in this video? Can I use it on ios?

[kartik]

how to use for for a class instead of an id

[AdrianoJolivesi]

As a newbie career-changing driven Dude, I appreciate you 😊