HTMLLabelElement.htmlFor

The HTMLLabelElement.htmlFor property reflects the value of the for content property. That means that this script-accessible property is used to set and read the value of the content property for, which is the ID of the label's associated control element.

Syntax

controlId = HTMLLabelElement.htmlFor

HTMLLabelElement.htmlFor = newId

Value

A DOMString which contains the ID string of the element which is associated with the control.

If this property has a value, the HTMLLabelElement.control property must refer to the same control.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Living Standard
The definition of 'htmlFor' in that specification.
Living Standard Initial definition

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
htmlForChrome Full support YesEdge Full support 12Firefox Full support 1IE Full support YesOpera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

Full support
Full support

See also