Module 4: Checkpoint 10—Mandatory fields

Clearly label all mandatory fields with the required field indicator.

• Reduced cognitive load to determine required fields.

• Loss of trust.
• Increased error rate.
• User frustration.

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Required/mandatory fields must be marked with the required field indicator, a red asterisk.

If an application is being developed with right aligned labels:

• the required field indicator must come directly after the label text
• the end of the label text must be vertically aligned; and
• the required field indicators must be vertically aligned (see Checkpoint 11 - Field indicators ).

Correct implementation: Indicator shown (after the label text works best with right-aligned labels).

If an application is being developed with left aligned labels:

• the required field indicators must come before the label text
• the beginning of the label text must be vertically aligned; and
• the required field indicators must be vertically aligned (see Checkpoint 11 - Field indicators ).

Correct implementation: Indicator shown (before the label text works best with left-aligned labels).