HTML fieldset Tag

Last Updated : 16 May, 2026

The <fieldset> tag in HTML is used to group related form elements together. It helps organize forms and improves readability by creating a bordered section around related controls.

  • Used to group related form elements such as inputs, checkboxes, and radio buttons.
  • Often used with the <legend> tag to provide a caption for the grouped section.
  • Improves form structure, readability, and accessibility.
HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<head>
    <style>
        body {
            text-align: center;
        }

        input {
            margin: 10px;
        }

        fieldset {
            margin-top: 5px;
        }
    </style>
</head>

<body>
    <form>
        <p>Employee Personal Details:</p>
        <fieldset>
            <legend>Details:</legend>
            Name:<input type="text">
            Emp_Id:<input type="text">
            Designation:<input type="text">
        </fieldset>
    </form>
</body>

</html>

Syntax:

<fieldset>
    <legend>Personal Information</legend>
    <!-- form elements -->
</fieldset>

Note: The <fieldset> tag also supports the Global Attribute and Event Attributes in HTML.

Attribute

  • disabled: disabled disables all form controls inside the <fieldset> and makes them uneditable.
  • form: Specifies the form to which the <fieldset> belongs.
  • name: Defines the name of the <fieldset> element.
  • autocomplete: Specifies whether autocomplete is enabled or disabled for the fieldset.

Grouping Form Elements with <fieldset> Tag

HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<head>
  <style>
    fieldset {
      border: 2px solid #007BFF;
      padding: 10px;
      margin: 10px 0;
    }

    legend {
      font-weight: bold;
      padding: 0 10px;
    }
  </style>
</head>

<body>
  <h1>Contact Form</h1>
  <form>
    <fieldset>
      <legend>Personal Information</legend>
      <label for="name">Name:</label>
      <input type="text" id="name" 
             name="name" required><br><br>

      <label for="email">Email:</label>
      <input type="email" id="email" 
             name="email" required><br><br>
    </fieldset>

    <fieldset>
      <legend>Message Details</legend>
      <label for="subject">Subject:</label>
      <input type="text" id="subject" 
             name="subject" required><br><br>

      <label for="message">Message:</label>
      <textarea id="message" name="message" 
                required></textarea><br><br>
    </fieldset>

    <input type="submit" value="Send Message">
  </form>

</body>

</html>
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