itemlabel

itemLabel is a common property name used in user interface data models to describe the human-visible text shown for an item in a selection control, such as a dropdown, list, or radio group. It is typically paired with an itemValue (or value) that represents the underlying data submitted or processed by the application. The separation of label and value allows the UI to display readable text while preserving a stable, often compact, data value.

In practice, an item is bound to a control as an object or pair with two fields: itemLabel and itemValue. Rendering uses itemLabel for display, while interactions use itemValue for logic and data handling. Example items might be: { itemLabel: "Canada", itemValue: "ca" }, { itemLabel: "United States", itemValue: "us" }. This pattern supports localization and easier changes to display text without altering the underlying data identifiers.

Frameworks and libraries: some data-binding and UI component ecosystems explicitly expose itemLabel as the display field. For example, certain configurations or components allow you to specify itemLabel to customize what the user sees, while itemValue carries the submitted or processed value. In other ecosystems, the label may be provided via a function or a separate display property; the core idea remains the same: separate label from value.

Considerations: ensure all items have a defined itemLabel to avoid blank displays, and handle cases where itemLabel or itemValue may be missing or null. Accessibility and consistent ordering should be maintained when sorting or filtering by label.

See also: itemValue, label, value, display field.