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- Where do I put error message in form?
- Why is the appropriate placement of error messages so important?
Where do I put error message in form?
Placing the error message on the left makes it more important than the field. But the field is more important because users need to focus on it to correct their input.
Why is the appropriate placement of error messages so important?
Finally, the positioning of your error messages are key. This all comes down to good User Experience design practice. Logical positioning not only saves you further detailing the situation, but also allows the user to quickly see where they are going wrong and – that word again – recover!
