Label left default vs top
label-left-default-vs-top
Ant: label left of input by default; top when the text is too long or in English context; consistent within the system. Dual-cite Fluent/Spectrum top-default. Do not pick a winner.
Description
Ant places labels left of inputs by default and moves them above when the label text is too long or the product is English-context; whatever you choose, stay consistent in-product. Fluent and Spectrum default top instead — treat that as a dual-cite, not a winner to enforce. Fail mixed left/top in one form with no reason, or a house rule that bans the other cite’s default.
When to use
Placing field labels in Ant forms across a product.
Not when
Forcing one cite to ban Fluent/Spectrum top-default labels.
Agent hint
Keep label side consistent; Ant left-default, top when long or English.
Labels are consistently left or consistently top in-product (Ant left-default; Fluent/Spectrum top-default). Ant also allows top when label text is too long or in English context.
Mixed left/top in one form with no reason; or a house default that bans the other cite.
Citations
Ant Design — Data entry
https://ant.design/docs/spec/data-entry