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HTMLLabelElement.control

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, 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 compatibilityUpdate compatibility data on GitHub

Desktop
Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari
Basic support Yes Yes 4 Yes Yes Yes
Mobile
Android webview Chrome for Android Edge Mobile Firefox for Android Opera for Android iOS Safari Samsung Internet
Basic support Yes Yes Yes 4 Yes Yes ?

See also

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/HTMLLabelElement/control