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1 form input(s) missing associated label

One or more fields in your website's forms are missing a visible label that's properly linked to the input box in the page code - meaning the field exists, but it isn't described in a way that assistive tools can read.

Why this matters

Screen readers used by visually impaired visitors cannot tell users what to type into an unlabelled field, so they may hear only 'text field' with no context. This can fail WCAG 2.1 level AA (for example criterion 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions and 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value). Accessibility laws in some jurisdictions refer to WCAG, so check with a legal adviser whether any apply to you.

How to fix it

Ask your developer to add a proper label element to every form field, linked using a "for" attribute. This is typically a one-line fix per field and has no visual impact unless you want it to.

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