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Creating a validation rule in Classic and Responsive forms

  • February 15, 2022
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Topic

How to make a field required on a Nintex Form using a validation rule.

 

Instructions

1. Select the control that is to be required and select 'Add Rule' in the ribbon.
2. In the Rules pane on the right, select '+Add'
3. Set the rule
 
Classic Forms: Set the Rule Type to 'Validation'  the Condition to 'IsNullOrEmpty(ControlName)'.
 
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Responsive Forms: Set When to 'IsNullOrEmpty(ControlName)' and Then to 'Invalidate
 
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Note: If a SharePoint column is required on a SharePoint list it will automatically be required on a Nintex Form. Some controls have a 'Validation' setting that can alternatively be used to validate a control. Although there are multiple ways to require or validate a field, it is best to use a single method to avoid conflicts in logic.