required field
Non-optional form entry
A required field is a form input that must be completed before submission will be accepted.
Web forms mark required fields with asterisks or other indicators: Please fill in all required fields.
The term extends to any context where certain information is mandatory rather than optional.
- mandatoryRequired by rule
- inputData received for processing
- formShape or document
- text boxData entry rectangle
- asteriskTypographical reference mark
validation · error message · submit · blank · empty · error · textbox · user input · username · password · email · checkbox · dropdown · compulsory · essential · necessary · red · warning
- metadatameta tags, file name, file format, file path, file type
- signupsign-up, signup form, username, password, email
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