Added global required fields notice for WCAG H90 compliance#14962
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Description
This PR addresses an accessibility compliance defect identified by our accessibility team within DefectDojo's form layouts, specifically targeting WCAG Success Criterion 3.3.2 (Labels or Instructions) and technique H90: Indicating required form controls using label or legend.
Currently, multiple forms across the application use an asterisk
*to denote mandatory input fields, but the meaning of this symbol is never explicitly stated on the page. This creates a barrier for users with cognitive disabilities.The Asterisk is Ambiguous: An asterisk is not a universal law; it is a design convention. In some web systems, an asterisk actually indicates an optional field. Without a definition, the requirement to provide clear instructions fails.
Cognitive Accessibility: Users with cognitive disabilities may not know what a standalone symbol means without an explicit statement.
Changes implemented:
Required fields are marked with an asterisk*Test results
Documentation
No documentation updates are required in the /docs folder as this is a standard accessibility compliance fix.