Placeholder Text

Modified on Mon, 19 Jan at 8:29 AM

Placeholder text within a form field makes it easier for people to remember what information belongs in a field, and to check for, and fix errors Placeholder text, located inside a form field, is an additional hint, description, or example of the information required for a particular field. These hints typically disappear when the user types in the field.

Placeholder Text in Addition to Labels

Using placeholder text in combination with form labels is a step in the right direction. Labels outside the form fields make the essential information visible at all times, while placeholder text inside the form fields is reserved for supplementary information.

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