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The HTML specification is not 100% clear on this but web best practice states that: for text boxes and dropdowns (or select boxes) the label should immediately precede the input field. for checkboxes and radio buttons the label should follow immediately after the input field.
5 Rules for Choosing the Right Words on Button Labels
- Rule 1: Use Action Verbs. Your button labels should inspire users to act with action verbs.
- Rule 2: Use Precise Diction.
- Rule 3: Use Task-Specific Language.
- Rule 4: Use the Active Imperative Form.
- Rule 5: Use Sentence-Style Capitalization.
What does Leable mean?
1. An item used to identify something or someone, as a small piece of paper or cloth attached to an article to designate its origin, owner, contents, use, or destination. 2. A descriptive term; an epithet.
What does lavel mean?
Definition of “lavel” [lavel] The flap that covers the top of the windpipe. (
Why are there wrong words on button labels?
What your buttons say is as important as how they look. Using the wrong words on your button labels cause users confusion, more work, and slower task times. If you want to make it easy for users to take action on your app, you need to choose the right words on your button labels.
The active imperative form turns verb phrases into commands. This form allows you to drop the subject and unnecessary articles for a more concise button label. All you need to include on your button label is a verb with an adverb or direct object. Users trust and understand commands on button labels more.
An all-lowercase style conveys a casual and lazy tone in a mumbling voice. It makes users feel as if no one put care or attention into the design. Users can sense a lack of professionalism and not trust the button. The call to action speaks as loud as the words on your button label.
Compare that with generic “yes/no” button labels often used on confirmation screens. Users have to read the dialog before they can take action. If they skip or misread the dialog, they’ll press the wrong button. Passive labels not only make it riskier to take action, but it forces users to do more work.