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Re: Form input label question

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From: Keith Parks
Date: Dec 1, 2009 5:40PM

On Dec 1, 2009, at 4:21 PM, Jared Smith wrote:

> I am going to assume that by "hidden" you mean <input type="hidden">
> and not another input type that is hidden from view.

Yes, that's what I meant. Should have been more specific.

> You are correct - hidden inputs do not need and have no benefit from
> being assigned labels. I can't imagine why one would want to.
> [snip...]

I couldn't figure why this label is there either. Since it's not
needed (from either a code or a user standpoint), and causes the page
to fail our automated scan, I'll recommend they just remove it.

Thanks for the clarification, Jared.

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