Form Labels

Use clear and unambiguous language.

Ambiguous labels require more cognitive effort from the user and are likely to create data errors which require time and effort to reconcile. Ambiguous labels may also be a symptom of ambiguous requirements or business needs; in this case, ask what the field is used for.

Before

Contact Info

After

Preferred Phone Number

Before

Additional Information

After

Please describe any additional details below

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Before

Preferred Contact Information

After

Preferred Contact Information
For example, your email address or phone number