HTML <fieldset> Tag

Description

The <fieldset> HTML element specifies a set of form fields. It is generally used to group logically related controls and labels within a web form. Grouping form controls makes it easier for users to understand their purpose and makes the documents more accessible.
For greater clarity, browsers display the result of using the <fieldset> element as a frame. Its appearance depends on the operating system, as well as the browser used.

Properties

Permitted Parents: Any element that accepts flow content
Content: <legend> as first child; after that block, inline, and text
Start/End Tags: Start tag: required, End tag: required

Example

HTML

<form>

  <fieldset>

    <legend>Personal Information:</legend>

    Name: <input type="text" size="30" />

    Email: <input type="text" size="30" />

  </fieldset>

</form>

Result

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
disabled	Specifies that a group of related form elements should be disabled.
form	Specifies one or more forms the fieldset belongs to.
name	Specifies a name for the fieldset.

Global Attributes

The <fieldset> tag also supports the Global Attributes in HTML5

Event Attributes

The <fieldset> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML5

Browser Support

Desktop

Yes	12	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Tablets / Mobile

Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Last updated by CSSPortal on: 6th December 2019

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