Do you avoid clutter in labels?
Labels are essential for guiding users on what information to enter in a form field. To improve readability and consistency, keep labels clean and concise. Avoid unnecessary words and don’t end them with a colon (:), which is a common but outdated practice.
❌ Bad label examples | ✅ Good label examples |
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Please enter your full name: | Full name |
Email Address: | |
Your phone number: | Phone |
Enter date of birth: | Date of birth |
Company Name: | Company |
Create a secure password: | Create password |
Please confirm your password: | Confirm password |
Any comments or feedback: | Comments |
Tip: In web UIs like profile cards or contact pages, labels should be avoided whenever the content is self-explanatory (e.g.: “Phone:” or “Email:”). Keep it clean: less is more.