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You can use either asterisks or visual indicators to mark the required fields. As a UX Designer, I always recommend marking all required form fields as required, unless there is a specific reason not to.

It is a common technique to add an asterisk * to a form control's label. Then, somewhere else on the page, for example below the form, this asterisk is explained to indicate a required input (in allusion to foot notes in text documents).

The "right" way to make a column mandatory is to set it to NOT NULL. If there are already nulls in the data then I would think those need to be set from a business standpoint (otherwise why is it mandatory?).

Linked Using asterisk (*) vs required. Required and Optional Fields. Dashed underline on required fields. Vertical Alignment of a Required Asterisk Mark. Required field validation. Non-standard symbols indicates special function.

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.

Mandatory fields Nested List, Nested Grid, Nested FormAt least one record must be presentUser Lookup, Role LookupAt least one user or role must be selectedDropdown, Radio ButtonsAn option with a non-blank 'Value' must be selectedCheckboxesAt least one option must be selected

If possible, provide an asterisk (*) in the label with appropriate alt text as required. If an asterisk symbol is being used, be sure to also use HTML5 or ARIA required attributes on the form fields.

Make a field mandatory Right-click the field's label in the form and select Configure Dictionary. In the Dictionary form, select the Mandatory check box. Click Update. The next time the form is opened, a field status indicator appears next to the field label, indicating that a value is mandatory.

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.

It depends on the context of the use. In HTML it will only work in a form that has input elements. The required attribute will flag when the field is empty.