# Labels

Use short, descriptive labels for inputs. This helps users scan the form.

Labels are sentence case.

We prefer descriptive labels over questions. 

You can use a question for radio button inputs or yes/no questions. 

We speak to users in the first person using “you” and “your.” 

Where that is not clear, like where several people could fill out the form, always choose what is clear over [SF.gov style](https://app.gitbook.com/@sfdigitalservices/s/style-guide/). 

| Good labels                                 | Bad labels                                                         |
| ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| <p>Name</p><p>Email</p><p>Date of birth</p> | <p>What’s your name?</p><p>Full Name</p><p>When were you born?</p> |


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```

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