Long Form, What to Place First Required or Optional Fields?

1. How do you show optional fields in form?
2. Should you mark required fields?
3. Is it important to clearly distinguish optional fields when designing a form?

How do you show optional fields in form?

A simple way to show optional fields is to put '(optional)' within the question's label.

Should you mark required fields?

Summary: Using an asterisk to mark required fields is an easy way to improve the usability of your forms. Only marking optional fields makes it difficult for people to fill out the form.

Is it important to clearly distinguish optional fields when designing a form?

You should always try and avoid optional fields in forms. In the case you use optional fields clearly distinguish which input fields are required. Standard UX design, is to use an asterisk (*) for required fields and the word “optional” for non-required fields.