[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:  closed
 Priority:  normal                  |   Milestone:
Component:  Login and Registration  |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                  |  Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:  has-patch close         |     Focuses:  accessibility, template
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Comment (by johnbillion):

 Most UX research shows that placeholders are detrimental to usability,
 even when they're used in conjunction with labels.
 [https://www.nngroup.com/articles/form-design-placeholders/ Nielsen's
 article on placeholders covers it well].

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