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Required fields should be indicated with either a symbol or text, not just color. When providing an indicator for a required field, it should be placed right before the form field. This allows a screen reader to read the indicator to a screen reader user right before the user activates the field.

After inserting a form field, click the Properties button to get its properties dialog, which is different from the one for content controls. Put the field's name in the "Bookmark" box -- that name is what the macro will use to identify the field. In the Exit dropdown, select the name of the macro (MustFillIn).

If possible, provide an asterisk (*) in the label with appropriate alt text as required. If an asterisk symbol is being used, be sure to also use HTML5 or ARIA required attributes on the form fields.

Summary: Using an asterisk to mark required fields is an easy way to improve the usability of your forms. Only marking optional fields makes it difficult for people to fill out the form.

Use asterisks to indicate required fields? Another common approach seen in forms is to mark the mandatory fields with an asterisk and not mark the optional fields. While an asterisk to the left of the label makes it easy to see, it assumes a user understands what this means.

A distinctive sign (?*? symbol, ?mandatory? mention, etc.) must be provided in the label of each mandatory field. If a symbol is used to declare mandatory fields, a statement placed at the beginning of the form must indicate that the symbol stands for a mandatory field.

For example, the Name, Id, Bill Every, Currency, and Price fields are mandatory(by default) while creating a Plan.