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I have set some fields as required, but the red * is not displayed. Do I need to create an additional module for this?

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Hi,


You can use the following module to highlight the required fields.

https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/18.0/mandatory_field_highlight


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In Odoo Community Edition, required fields are automatically marked with a red asterisk (*) in the form view when the field is set as required in the model or view. Here’s how you can ensure this works correctly:

1. Use the required=True Attribute in the Model

When you define a field with required=True in your model, Odoo automatically adds a red * in the form view.

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from odoo import models, fields class MyModel(models.Model): _name = 'my.model' name = fields.Char(string="Name", required=True) # Adds a red *

2. Set required="1" in the Form View (XML)

You can also specify the required attribute directly in the form view XML.

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<field name="name" required="1"/>

Odoo will automatically display a red * next to the field label.

3. Fix Missing Red Asterisk with CSS (If Not Displayed)

In some custom themes, the red * might not appear. You can add custom CSS to enforce it:

📌 Example (SCSS in a custom module):

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.o_required_modifier label:after { content: " *"; color: red; font-weight: bold; }

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<field name="zip" placeholder="ZIP" required="1"/>

Make required="1" in your XML view

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