Label htmlForProperty
Label ObjectExamples
Return the value of the label's for attribute:
var x = document.getElementById("myLabel").htmlFor;
xThe output result is:
male
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Definition and Usage
The htmlFor property sets or returns the value of the label's for attribute.
The for attribute specifies which form element the label is to be bound to.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the htmlFor property.
Syntax
Return the htmlFor property:
labelObject.htmlFor
Set the htmlFor property:
labelObject.htmlFor=id
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| id | The id of the element to which the label is to be bound. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A string representing the id of the element to which the label is to be bound. |
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More Examples
Example
Change the value of the label's value attribute:
document.getElementById("myLabel").htmlFor="newValue";
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Related Articles
HTML Reference Manual:HTML <label> for Attribute
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