Display Required Field Bulletin For Free

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.

Many designers tend to mark optional fields by placing ?(optional)? after the field label. This approach makes the field label longer and wordier than it really is.

In the Add Field/ Edit Field overlay, you can check the Make this field as required checkbox to make the field mandatory.

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.

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 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. Use of color to identify if a form control is required. Providing HTML5 and ARIA required attributes.

Create a Form Place the text cursor where you want to insert the form field. Click the Developer tab on the ribbon.Click the Design Mode button in the controls group.Click a Content Control buttons to insert the selected type of control.When you're done, click the Design Mode button again to exit Design Mode.