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### XHTML Difference
In XHTML, attribute minimization is forbidden. If you are writing XHTML-compliant code, you must define the attribute with its value:
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## Code Examples
### Basic Example
The following example demonstrates a simple form containing a required `
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## Browser Support
The `required` attribute is widely supported across all modern web browsers:
| Browser | Supported |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Google Chrome** | Yes |
| **Mozilla Firefox** | Yes |
| **Microsoft Edge** | Yes |
| **Safari** | Yes (Since version 10.1) |
| **Opera** | Yes |
| **Internet Explorer** | No (Not supported in IE 9 and earlier; limited support in IE 10-11) |
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## Important Considerations
1. **HTML5 Feature:** The `required` attribute is a feature introduced in HTML5. It was not part of the older HTML 4.01 specification.
2. **Client-Side Validation Only:** While the `required` attribute provides a great user experience by giving instant feedback, it can be bypassed by tech-savvy users (e.g., by disabling JavaScript or editing the HTML via Developer Tools). **Always perform server-side validation** to ensure data integrity.
3. **Whitespace Handling:** Browsers treat spaces or line breaks as valid input. If a user enters only spaces into a required `
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