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Carbon Design System: Form component
Documents form anatomy, layout, labels, helper text, required and optional indicators, validation states, and the distinction between shorter simple forms and longer product-oriented complex forms used to configure enterprise software.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete complex form | Choose a complete complex form when many related configuration fields need one inspectable surface and cross-section comparison matters. | Section navigation changes the visible section without discarding draft values. | Carbon form guidance supports complex product-oriented forms, required and optional conventions, form anatomy, labels, helper text, alignment, and validation states. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Complete complex form vs single-page form vs multi-step form vs wizard
Carbon form guidance distinguishes longer product-oriented complex forms from simple forms and documents layout, labels, required indicators, helper text, and validation states.
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Publisher: IBM Carbon Design System. Last checked: .