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When creating a field in a GoCanvas App, you have the option to make it Required, meaning the person filling out the Submission won't be able to proceed to the next screen without providing the required field with an entry.

Why use optional fields is always better than required : An asterisk is obvious to you, not to everyone, believe me, there are always some who do not understand. There are always more fields required than optional. Less visual noise on your form makes it more readable and therefore faster to complete.

How to indicate a required fieldProvide the required text in the label.Provide a graphic image in the label with appropriate alt text.Providing a star (asterisk) symbol.Use of color to identify if a form control is required.Providing HTML5 and ARIA required attributes.

The need to check for mandatory fields is a very commonly used behavior. It ensures that the user is not able to move to the next page until all required fields have been completed. Note: Mandatory fields can also be managed in the Layout view by checking the Must Be Answered option on the object properties.

A simple way to show optional fields is to put '(optional)' within the question's label....# Another example with an alternative solutionLet users continue regardless.Blank out both fields for the user behind the scenes.More items...?

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.

SummaryKeep optional fields to an absolute minimum.Only indicate the optional fields with the word 'optional' beside it.