Label

Accessible form label associated with a control via htmlFor.

Overview

Purpose

The Label component accessible form label associated with a control via htmlfor.within our design system. It follows our primitive layer principles, ensuring consistency and reusability across applications.

When to Use

  • Use when you need collecting user input
  • Appropriate for inputs contexts
  • Follows primitive component patterns

When Not to Use

  • Avoid when simpler alternatives exist
  • Don't use for display-only content
  • Consider alternatives for edge cases

Live Example

import React from 'react';
import Label from './components/Label';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Label {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example label content'}
      </Label>
    </div>
  );
}

Anatomy

Understanding the structure of the Label component helps ensure proper implementation and customization.

Property Description Type
rootSlot rendered into [data-slot="label"].Root

Variants & States

import React from 'react';
import Label from './components/Label';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Label {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example label content'}
      </Label>
    </div>
  );
}

API Reference

Props

No props extracted. Props may be inherited or use complex types.

Accessibility

Standards Compliance

This component follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines and includes proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.

Accessibility Checklist

  • ○ Keyboard navigation support
  • ○ Screen reader compatibility
  • ○ Color contrast compliance
  • ○ Focus management
  • ○ ARIA attributes
  • ○ Reduced motion support

Usage Guidelines

Do

  • Use consistent spacing and sizing
  • Follow established patterns
  • Provide clear labels and descriptions
  • Test with assistive technologies

Don't

  • Override core functionality
  • Use without proper context
  • Ignore accessibility requirements
  • Modify without design system approval

Examples

Basic Usage

Simple implementation with default props and common configurations.

import React from 'react';
import Label from './components/Label';
import props from '/props.json';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ padding: '2rem', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'center', justifyContent: 'center', minHeight: '100vh' }}>
      <Label {...props}>
        {props.children || 'Example label content'}
      </Label>
    </div>
  );
}

Advanced Usage

Complex patterns including composition, state management, and real-world scenarios.

import React from 'react';

export default function App() {
  return (
    <div style={{ 
      padding: '2rem', 
      display: 'flex',
      flexDirection: 'column',
      gap: '1.5rem'
    }}>
      <h3>Label - Advanced Patterns</h3>
      <p>Advanced usage patterns for Label include:</p>
      <ul>
        <li>Composition with other components</li>
        <li>Custom styling and theming</li>
        <li>Controlled vs uncontrolled patterns</li>
        <li>Form integration</li>
        <li>Accessibility enhancements</li>
      </ul>
      <p style={{ color: '#6b7280', fontStyle: 'italic' }}>
        Full advanced examples coming soon.
      </p>
    </div>
  );
}

Development Tools

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