Best Practice N°38 - Level 1- Section forms
Description
Obligatory fields in forms are clearly indicated.
Objectives
Enables users to know the minimal information to input in the form.
Reduce demand on the server by avoiding pointless submits.
Possible technical solutions:
Indicate the name of the obligatory fields or distinguish them from other fields by a means that doesn’t rely only on color and add an explanation if possible.
Control methods:
Fill out obligatory fields only and verify that submission is possible.
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