Here's a simple question, and one which I feel should have a definitive answer.

Assuming that an asterisk is the correct way to indicate a required field in a form, where should it go?

Should it be:

1. To the left of the label?

* Name:

or

* Name:

2. To the right of the label?

Name: *

or

Name: *

3. To the right of the required field?

Name: *

Shouldn't there be one right answer to this question?

While I'm on the subject, should the asterisk be separated by a space from the label/field or should it immediately precede or follow it with no additional separation?

Posted on: August 26, 2008 | No comments

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