Mandatory field indication
This term is defined by more than one standard, and the wording differs. Each definition below is the one that applies to that standard’s criteria.
Definition in RAWeb 1.1
Textual or graphic indication (icon) letting the user know that a field is mandatory before entering it.
Note: If this indication is not made explicitly in text (icon, "_", "!", etc.), the explanation of the meaning of this indication must be located, visually and in the order of the source code, before the indication is used for the first time.
Definition in RAAM 1.1
Textual or graphic indication (icon) letting the user know that a field is mandatory before entering it.
Note: If this indication is not made explicitly in text (icon, "*", "!", etc.), the explanation of the meaning of this indication must be located, visually and in reading order, before the indication is used for the first time.