# Form field labels

> 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.

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

![UI example showing the field label Asset name without a period.](https://www.figma.com/design/wEptRgAezDU1z80Cn3eZ0o/iX-Documentation-illustrations?node-id=8392-5420&t=EjTZKAJDhIkv5ICF-4)

  
    
      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)](../basics/voice-and-tone.md#use-polite-language).

  
    
      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
    
  

## Related

- [Use polite language (Voice and tone)](../basics/voice-and-tone.md#use-polite-language)
- [Capitalization and proper nouns](../basics/capitalization-and-proper-nouns.md)