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Lesson 4.2 — Validation Styling (User Feedback + Accessibility)

Lesson overview
Bootstrap supports validation styles via classes like .is-valid and .is-invalid. You can show feedback messages and keep forms accessible using labels, aria attributes, and clear error text.

Learning outcomes

Show valid/invalid input states
Display feedback text with .valid-feedback / .invalid-feedback
Understand basic accessibility requirements

Example: invalid state

<div class=“mb-3“>

<label for=“email“ class=“form-label“>Email</label>

<input type=“email“ class=“form-control is-invalid“ id=“email“ value=“wrong@“>

<div class=“invalid-feedback“>Please enter a valid email address.</div>

</div>

Example: valid state

<div class=“mb-3“>

<label for=“zip“ class=“form-label“>ZIP</label>

<input class=“form-control is-valid“ id=“zip“ value=“12345“>

<div class=“valid-feedback“>Looks good!</div>

</div>

Recommended validation approach (simple)

Validate on submit (client-side JS or server response).
Add .is-invalid to fields with errors.
Show a clear message in .invalid-feedback.
Keep messages specific (“Password must be 8+ characters”).

Practice tasks

Create a sign-up form and mark one field invalid with a helpful message.
Add a “terms checkbox” and show invalid feedback if not checked.

Quick check

What class visually marks a field as invalid?
Why is specific feedback text important?

Lesson summary

Validation styles improve usability by making errors clear and consistent.

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