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- Should you mark required fields?
- How do you mark a field required?
- What does it mean if it says this field is required?
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.
How do you mark a field required?
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 if it says this 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.
