Which of the following statements about label best practices is NOT correct?

• A. When labeling similar fields, repeat words to show that fields are related
• B. The above-content label position generally works well for editable fields
• C. Use the adjacent or justified label positions for read only fields
• D. Avoid mixing different label positions within the same interface or section

Answer: (A)

Labeling should be predictable and easy to scan, so how you position and phrase labels matters for quick comprehension. For editable fields, placing the label above the field tends to work well because it keeps the label visible without narrowing the input area and supports longer descriptions without wrapping awkwardly. For read-only fields, placing the label beside or in a right-justified position with the value keeps the label clearly associated with the value without crowding the vertical space. Keeping a single label approach within a section helps users build a quick mental model of where to look for information, so mixing different label positions within the same interface or section should be avoided.

The statement that you should repeat words to show that similar fields are related is not correct. Repeating terms adds unnecessary clutter and redundancy; it’s better to use concise, consistent labels and group related fields under a shared heading or container to convey relation without repeating words.