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- What does fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required mean?
- How do you show mandatory fields in UX?
- What is the best practice for required field indicator?
What does fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required mean?
Fields marked with * are mandatory
Using an asterisk (*) symbol content authors notify mandatory field. This is said to be one of the accessible modes of identifying a mandatory field, however this method also will be a problem with screen readers in certain times.
How do you show mandatory fields in UX?
You can use either asterisks or visual indicators to mark the required fields. As a UX Designer, I always recommend marking all required form fields as required, unless there is a specific reason not to.
What is the best practice for required field indicator?
Best Practice
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.
