This field is required

kraadde 15 Nov, 2025

Max,  while a form is sent, sometimes the error message appeares "This field is required"

For a simple form is easy to find the error, but when a form has many fields is there a way to easily debug? The debugger was of no help in some cases.

Any better way?

Max_admin 16 Nov, 2025

Hi kraadde

But the field with the error is highlighted in red color, correct ?

What do you suggest to do to make this easier to find ?

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kraadde 16 Nov, 2025

Unfortunately that is not always the case. If it concernes a hidden field, this will not show as highlighted. See attached sample:

 

Max_admin 18 Nov, 2025

Yes, if the field is not visible on the page then you should make the error more informative, what do you suggest to improve this in your case ?

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kraadde 18 Nov, 2025

Max, the best solution is to include the field/fields concerned in the error message, i.e. "This field is required: xxx; yyy"

Can I do it or is any update from your side needed?

Max_admin 18 Nov, 2025
Answer

You can change the error message of any field under the "Required" behavior.

Please try that and let me know.

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Max_admin 18 Nov, 2025

You are welcome.

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