Indicate required fields in forms

Clearly indicate to the user whether a form field is required. Then the user can tell what information they must provide to submit a form.

You have two options:

Both are fine, as long as you are consistent within the form and, if possible, also within all forms on your website.

Always explain how you are indicating required fields above the form, so the user knows beforehand what to expect when completing it.

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Mark required form fields Clearly indicate to the user if a form field is required.
Mark optional form fields Clearly indicate to the user if a form field is optional.
Indicate required fields for screen readers Screen readers announce form fields as required if they have the HTML attributes aria-required or required on the form field.