Forms · WCAG 2.0 Level A
Form field must not have multiple label elements
Ensure form field does not have multiple label elements.
What it means
The form-field-multiple-labels rule flags elements that fail this check. It maps to WCAG success criterion 3.3.2.
Who it affects
Screen reader users, voice control users and people with cognitive disabilities filling in forms.
How to fix it
Associate a visible label with every form control using <label for>, or wrap the control in the label.
Check it on your site
Run a free scan. If this rule fails, the results list the affected elements. Deque, which maintains axe-core, also documents this rule in detail: Deque University: form-field-multiple-labels.
Quick answers
What does the axe rule "form-field-multiple-labels" check?
Ensure form field does not have multiple label elements.
How do I fix "Form field must not have multiple label elements"?
Associate a visible label with every form control using <label for>, or wrap the control in the label.
Who is affected by form-field-multiple-labels failures?
Screen reader users, voice control users and people with cognitive disabilities filling in forms.
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