# Label

Renders an accessible label associated with controls.

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<ComponentPreview name="label-demo" />

<Callout>
  For form fields, use the [Field](/docs/components/base/field) component which
  includes built-in label, description, and error handling.
</Callout>

## Installation [#installation]

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  <TabsList>
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      Command
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      Manual
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  <TabsContent value="cli">
    ```bash
    npx shadcn@latest add https://shadcn-cssinjs.com/r/label.json
    ```
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    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Install the following dependencies:
      </Step>

      ```bash
      pnpm add @base-ui/react @stylexjs/stylex
      ```

      <Step>
        Make sure [StyleX is configured](/docs/installation) and the design tokens are
        installed.
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Copy and paste the following code into your project.
      </Step>

      <ComponentSource name="label" title="label.tsx" />

      <Step>
        Update the import paths to match your project setup.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
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## Usage [#usage]

```tsx
import { Label } from "@/components/ui/label";
```

```tsx
<Label htmlFor="email">Your email address</Label>
```

## Label in Field [#label-in-field]

For form fields, use the [Field](/docs/components/base/field) component which
includes built-in `FieldLabel`, `FieldDescription`, and `FieldError` components.

```tsx
<Field>
  <FieldLabel htmlFor="email">Your email address</FieldLabel>
  <Input id="email" />
</Field>
```

<ComponentPreview name="field-demo" previewClassName="h-[44rem]" />

## RTL [#rtl]

To enable RTL support in shadcn/ui, see the [RTL configuration guide](/docs/rtl).

<ComponentPreview name="label-rtl" direction="rtl" />

## API Reference [#api-reference]

See the [Base UI Label](https://base-ui.com/react/components/label#api-reference) documentation for more information.