:required

A selector that matches any <input>, <select>, or <textarea> element that has the 'required' attribute set. It's often used to show a red asterisk or border on mandatory fields.

Quick example

input:required {
  /* Marks the field as mandatory with a red outline */
  border-left: 4px solid red;
}

input:required::after {
  content: ' *';
  color: red;
}

:required Browser Support

Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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