Are there any alternatives to using an asterisk (*) to indicate optional fields inside a form?

1. How do you indicate a field is optional?
2. How do you indicate mandatory fields in form?
3. Does an asterisk mean optional?

How do you indicate a field is optional?

The best way to indicate optional is to add the word in parenthesis after the label. It's easy to read and visually connected to the label that it is referring to.

How do you indicate mandatory fields in form?

A distinctive sign (“*” symbol, “mandatory” mention, etc.) must be provided in the label of each mandatory field. If a symbol is used to declare mandatory fields, a statement placed at the beginning of the form must indicate that the symbol stands for a mandatory field.

Does an asterisk mean optional?

Asterisk * is used for required.