Quick Tip: Required Inputs
When completing a form, it should be apparent which inputs are required for submission. Unless it’s very obvious from the visual presentations (such as a single input form or username/password), there should be a visual indication for required fields – often text located inside the input’s label. In cases where users can visually tell which fields are required, but where this information is not present within the label, the aria-required="true" attribute should be added to required inputs to inform screen reader users. Be sure to include informative, accessible error messaging if a form is submitted with required fields incomplete.
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