# <label>

The element that provides a caption for a form control.

## What is **`<label>`**?

**`<label>`** — The element that provides a caption for a form control.

```html
<label for="phone">Phone number</label>
<input id="phone" name="phone" type="tel">
```

Level: Apprentice · [More HTML terms at this level](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/subjects/html/apprentice)

Updated: September 27, 2026

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/label