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React Input - Optional Field
A React input field marked as optional with muted parenthetical indicator in label built with shadcn/ui Input and Label components
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Required field asterisks clutter forms when most fields are required. This React input marks the rare optional field with (optional) in muted text—inverse approach reducing visual noise. Built with shadcn/ui Input and Label with font-normal text-muted-foreground indicator, it's perfect for forms where most fields required but a few optional, keeping forms clean while clearly communicating what users can skip.
Pattern created by @haydenbleasel
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