diff --git a/docs/4.0/components/forms.md b/docs/4.0/components/forms.md index 23350415a5..c69bfe2ae2 100644 --- a/docs/4.0/components/forms.md +++ b/docs/4.0/components/forms.md @@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ Since Bootstrap applies `display: block` and `width: 100%` to almost all our for ### Form groups -The `.form-group` class is the easiest way to add some structure to forms. Its only purpose is to provide `margin-bottom` around a label and control pairing. As a bonus, since it's a class you can use it with `
`s, `
`s, or nearly any other element. +The `.form-group` class is the easiest way to add some structure to forms. It provides a flexible class that encourages proper grouping of labels, controls, optional help text, and form validation messaging. By default it only applies `margin-bottom`, but it picks up additional styles in `.form-inline` as needed. Use it with `
`s, `
`s, or nearly any other element. {% example html %}