Source: Apple Inc. Canonical content at https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/labels. This file is a structured index of that content, snapshot 2025-02-02. Apple HIG text and imagery are © Apple Inc.; this repository provides organization and cross-referencing for AI agent consumption only.
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Within a button, a label generally conveys what the button does, such as Edit, Cancel, or Send.
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Within many lists, a label can describe each item, often accompanied by a symbol or an image.
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Within a view, a label might provide additional context by introducing a control or describing a common action or task that people can perform in the view.
Best practices
Use a label to display a small amount of text that people don’t need to edit.
Prefer system fonts.
Use system-provided label colors to communicate relative importance.
Make useful label text selectable.
For the complete guidance, including worked examples and illustrations, see the canonical page: https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/labels