Learning outcomes
- Explain how to use semantic controls and connected labels.
- Complete the guided activity safely.
- Check that you can support keyboard and assistive technology.
HTML in VS Code
Forms and Labels
Learn to use semantic controls and connected labels and support keyboard and assistive technology in this beginner-friendly Visual Studio Code lesson.
Before you begin
Use a non-sensitive practice folder, inspect unfamiliar code before trusting it, and never place passwords, tokens or private information in project files.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the intended practice workspace in Visual Studio Code and confirm its folder name and Workspace Trust state.
- Build a non-submitting contact-form interface.
- Save the relevant files and review the Problems panel, terminal, Source Control view or browser preview as appropriate.
- Check filenames, relative paths, console messages, keyboard use, mobile layout and privacy before continuing.
- Confirm that you can support keyboard and assistive technology, then create a clear commit, backup or saved checkpoint.
Ian's practical tip: Work in one named project folder, preview after small changes, read the actual error message and keep a recoverable version before broad edits.
Practical activity
Build a non-submitting contact-form interface. The expected result is to support keyboard and assistive technology.