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Add (optional) at the end of the label The best way to indicate optional is to add the word in parenthesis after the label. It's easy to read and visually connected to the label that it is referring to.

Example 1. A salesperson fills out order forms for a customer. The company ships orders directly to customers, so a shipping address is required. The salesperson sees the field in bold.

Fields marked with * are mandatory Using an asterisk (*) symbol content authors notify mandatory field. This is said to be one of the accessible modes of identifying a mandatory field, however this method also will be a problem with screen readers in certain times.

Just need to go to Schema Builder and select the object. The list of fields can be scrolled through. The Required fields have a red mark on them. For example, 'Account Name' and 'Account Owner' as seen below.

By selecting this check box, you make the field for the control a required field. Note: If you are unable to select the Cannot be blank check box, or if the check box does not appear, you must create a custom error message. Click the control that you want to make required. On the Format menu, click Control Properties.

To find out which fields are required, go to the Go to... menu at the top right of the connector of the connector and click Salesforce Object Reference. The required field rows will say Required in the far right column.

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.