How to define what field is required in a form?

1. How do you indicate a field is required in form?
2. What does it mean by field is required?
3. What are fields in a form?
4. How are required entry fields marked?

How do you indicate a field is required in form?

How to indicate a required field. Provide the required text in the label. Provide a graphic * image in the label with appropriate alt text. Providing a star (asterisk) symbol.

What does it mean by field is required?

When you make a field required, people must enter an answer to the field in order to submit their entry. When someone tries to submit an entry without filling out a required field, we highlight the problematic fields and display an error message to let them know the field is required.

What are fields in a form?

Fields are the building blocks of forms—they let you collect data from the people who fill out your form. There are lots of field types you can add to your form so you collect the right kind of data, in the right format.

How are required entry fields marked?

Required fields should be indicated with either a symbol or text, not just color. When providing an indicator for a required field, it should be placed right before the form field. This allows a screen reader to read the indicator to a screen reader user right before the user activates the field.