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What does "fieldset" mean in programming?
fieldset is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
An HTML element that groups related form controls together, visually and semantically. Combined with a <legend> element it gives the group a caption. Improves accessibility because screen readers announce the group name before each control inside it.
Example
"<fieldset><legend>Shipping address</legend>... inputs ...</fieldset>"
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