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How to handle users typing without input focus
An issue I repeatedly observe with novice web users is that they will occasionally begin typing without first properly selecting (focusing) an input field. A typical pattern I see is this: the user ...
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Is the asterisk the common symbol to mark fields as required in all languages?
I did some research but didn't find an answer to it.
The asterisk seems to be a common symbol on the web for marking input or user interaction as required. Most likely it has it's origins in print ...
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Is it acceptable to make a text field look like a write in line?
My designer would like to implement a text field that drops down on hover against a white background, and only have a bottom border to define the field. Also, the designer would like to see a flashing ...
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For required fields, should we add the red asterisk before or after the field label?
Should we add red asterisk before or after the label of required fields, i.e., to the left or the right of the field name? My boss prefers to add the asterisk before the labels, but I like to add them ...
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Why does * (asterisk) mean Required on a form field
Watching a video from DIBI conference and Jared Spool mentions the mysterious origins of the asterisk (*) on a required form field.
Where does this come from, why does an asterisk mean required?
