HTML <legend> tag

Updated: 09/12/2023 by Computer Hope
HTML legend tag

When writing in HTML (hypertext markup language), the <legend> tag designates a caption for the <fieldset> element. The following sections contain information about this tag, including an example of it in use, and related attributes and browser compatibility.

Note

The <legend> tag belongs to a group of tags called form elements.

Example of <legend> code

<form>
 <fieldset>
  <legend>Personal Information:</legend>
  Name: <input type="text"><br>
  Address: <input type="text"><br>
  Email: <input type="text"><br>
  Phone: <input type="text">
 </fieldset>
</form>

Example result

Personal Information: Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:

Deprecated attributes

All HTML tags support standard attributes that define the settings of an HTML element. In addition to the standard settings, the <legend> tag had the following unique attributes that are now deprecated.

Attribute Description
align Designates the alignment of the caption.

Compatibility

Edge Internet Explorer Firefox Safari Opera Chrome
All versions 6.0+ All versions All version All versions All versions

Additional form elements

Browser, Caption, Compatibility, Container tag, HTML form tag, HTML input tag, HTML label tag, URL, Web design terms