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Labels tell users exactly what information is expected before they start typing, reducing guesswork and errors. Clear, concise wording keeps fields quick to scan, even when a form contains multiple input fields.

Use sentence casing for all labels without periods (full stops).

UI example showing the field label Asset name without a period.

  • Asset name
  • Serial number
  • Asset Name
  • Serial number.

Use short labels, ideally 1-3 words.

  • Name
  • Asset ID
  • Email address
  • Please enter the name of the asset here
  • Enter the asset ID of the asset
  • Enter your email address into the field below

Don't use additional punctuation for labels unless it helps to visually distinguish labels from user input.

  • IP address
  • IP address:

Use nouns, not verbs, for labels whenever possible.

  • Email address
  • Add your email address

Don't use "please" in labels. See Use polite language (Voice and tone).

  • Installation location
  • Please enter installation location

Dos and Don'ts​

  • Do ensure labels are as short and concise as possible
  • Do make all labels grammatically the same, i.e. all nouns
  • Don't add unnecessary punctuation to labels