Re: [ia-55] Required and optional fields
| From: | user 1. |
| Sent on: | Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 5:08 PM |
Suman,
I have used asterisks, bold fonts, or a color that pops. I agree with Eduardo; consistency throughout the application is key, especially if multiple business functions are represented or if there is user crossover between the functional modules of the app.
One other note; when a required field is forgotten, most business users with whom I have interacted find ambiguous error messages annoying. I have found it best to be specific in my required field "reminders". I have used an arrow to point to the field(s) missing information, or an asterisk if I did not previously use it to designate a required field.
Best,
Mary J. Anderson
Integrated Management Processes
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From: Suman Bhaskara <[address removed]>
To: [address removed]
Sent: Tue, August 17,[masked]:58:02 PM
Subject: [ia-55] Required and optional fields
Hi all!
How do you best represent required and optional fields in a form-based application.
This is a backoffice application with lists, reports, various forms (short and lengthy)
When a define a blank slate for a form, if a form has few optional fields, I'd mark them as inline-field text. It is understood that rest of the fields which are empty are required fields.
Alternatively, if most fields are optional, I'd mark only those that are required.
I would use one of the pattern for the entire website or application
But what pattern would you follow in a large application (about 250 unique screens) which has both of above patterns?
Thanks ahead
Suman
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