[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #40462: Add placeholders to wp_login_form()

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#40462: Add placeholders to wp_login_form()
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 Reporter:  ramiy                    |       Owner:  voldemortensen
     Type:  enhancement              |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal                   |   Milestone:
Component:  Login and Registration   |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                   |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch 2nd-opinion    |     Focuses:  accessibility,
  close                              |  template
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Comment (by richardkentgates):

 Replying to [comment:54 s3w47m88]:
 > I am still very unclear about something here.
 >
 > @pento @afercia and @dd32 each of you have repeatidly stated that this
 ticket's objective is to replace labels with placeholders.
 >
 > And although it seems @ramiy indicated he does that, that's not what
 myself, (or from what I've read:) @richardkentgates @johnbillion or
 @voldemortensen are suggesting, asking or intending.
 >
 > Do you guys just assume that if you allow developers to specify a
 Placeholder value it's going to lead to eliminating Label values? Or am I
 overlooking something with this ticket that is stating it is removing
 Labels and / or encouraging removing Labels?
 >
 > Thank you.

 Not worth pursuing.

 I am new to the WordPress Codex but from what I can tell, I can use
 wp_authenticate() to submit my own forms. If that isn't the correct
 function to call, please advise.

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