The HTML <legend> tag is used to provide a title or caption for content grouped within a <fieldset> element, improving clarity and usability for all users, including those using screen readers.
- Should be placed as the first child inside a <fieldset>.
- Supports global HTML attributes and event handlers.
- Widely used in accessible web forms for a better user experience.
Syntax:
<legend> Text </legend>Attributes
The align attribute specifies the alignment of the <legend> text, with possible values like left, center, or right.
| Attribute | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| align | Specifies the alignment of the legend text. | left, center, right |
Example 1: The <legend> tag is used inside a <fieldset> to group and label form elements related to student information.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h1>GeeksforGeeks</h1>
<strong>HTML Legend Tag</strong>
<form>
<fieldset>
<legend>STUDENT::</legend>
<label>Name:</label>
<input type="text">
<br><br>
<label>Email:</label>
<input type="text">
<br><br>
<label>Date of birth:</label>
<input type="text">
<br><br>
<label>Address:</label>
<input type="text">
<br><br>
<label>Enroll No:</label>
<input type="text">
</fieldset>
</form>
</body>
</html>
Output:
Example 2: The <legend> tag creates a styled title for grouped form elements within a <fieldset>.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
form {
width: 50%;
}
legend {
display: block;
padding-left: 10px;
padding-right: 10px;
border: 3px solid green;
background-color: tomato;
color: white;
;
}
label {
display: inline-block;
float: left;
clear: left;
width: 90px;
margin: 5px;
text-align: left;
}
input[type="text"] {
width: 250px;
margin: 5px 0px;
}
.gfg {
font-size: 40px;
color: green;
font-weight: bold;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="gfg">GeeksforGeeks</div>
<h2>HTML Legend Tag</h2>
<form>
<fieldset>
<legend>STUDENT:</legend>
<label>Name:</label>
<input type="text">
<br>
<label>Email:</label>
<input type="text">
<br>
<label>Date of birth:</label>
<input type="text">
<br>
<label>Address:</label>
<input type="text">
<br>
<label>Enroll No:</label>
<input type="text">
</fieldset>
</form>
</body>
</html>
Output:
