The read-only HTMLLabelElement.control property returns a reference to the control (in the form of an object of type HTMLElement or one of its derivatives) with which the <label> element is associated, or null if the label isn't associated with a control.
Syntax
control = HTMLLabelElement.control
Value
An HTMLElement derived object representing the control with which the <label> is associated, or null if the label stands alone.
If this property has a value and HTMLLabelElement.htmlFor has a value, the HTMLLabelElement.htmlFor property must refer to the same control.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HTML Living Standard The definition of 'control' in that specification. |
Living Standard | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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| Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
control | Chrome Full support Yes | Edge Full support 18 | Firefox Full support 4 | IE Full support Yes | Opera Full support Yes | Safari Full support Yes | WebView Android Full support Yes | Chrome Android Full support Yes | Firefox Android Full support 4 | Opera Android Full support Yes | Safari iOS Full support Yes | Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support