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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.

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.

To insert a field using the Field dialog box: Navigate to the location in the Word document where you want to insert a field. Click the Insert tab in the Ribbon. Click Quick Parts.Select Field.In the list of Field names, select a field.Under Field properties, select any properties or options you want.

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

Create and use fill-in fields Position the insertion point where you want the text that will be entered by the user to appear. Choose Insert ? Field. In the Field names list, choose Fill-in. In the Field Properties Prompt box, enter the text you want to appear to prompt the user for input.

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.

Click on gear icon then Setup > Object Manager. Choose the object > Page Layouts. Select the page layout that you use on the object. Click on the wrench icon beside the custom field that you will make required. Select the Required checkbox. Click on Ok, then click on Save.

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.

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.

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