How to encode a label tag for XHTML

Question

The coding style of the tag tag.

Can I write my label tag like this.

<input type="text" name="lname" id="ln" />
<label for="ln">Last Name:</label>

Instead of this.

<label for="ln">Last Name:</label>
<input type="text" name="lname" id="ln" />

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oReiLLy Apr 29. 10:58

1 answer

Quentin · Accepted Answer · 2010-04-29T11:02:08+0000

Yes, although this is bad practice.

UI design conventions place labels in front of controls (unless those controls are radio buttons or checkboxes)