Fix Required-Question Asterisk Wrapping to Next Line in Microsoft Forms
Question details
The user needs to prevent the required-question asterisk from moving to a new line in published Microsoft Forms.
- Product
- Microsoft Forms
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating or editing a form where a specific question is marked as required.
- Observed behavior
- The red asterisk indicating a required question wraps to a separate line in the completed or published form, despite appearing correctly on the same line within the editor.
Open your Microsoft Form in edit mode and ensure you have access to the Preview button to verify changes in real-time.
Remove Invisible Line Breaks at the End of the Question
This method clears hidden formatting or line breaks that force the asterisk to wrap to the next line.
Often, hidden HTML tags or line breaks are accidentally added to the end of a question, especially when copying and pasting text. Resetting the end of the text block resolves the wrapping issue.
Click on the affected question in your Microsoft Forms editor to activate the text field.
Click to place your text cursor at the very end of the question text.
Press 'Enter' on your keyboard to create a new line, then immediately press 'Backspace' to delete the line you just created.
Click the 'Preview' button at the top right of the screen to verify the asterisk is now correctly positioned next to the question text without wrapping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the required asterisk move to the next line in Microsoft Forms?
This usually happens due to invisible formatting characters or hidden line breaks accidentally copied or generated at the end of your question text. These hidden characters take up space, forcing the asterisk to wrap to the next line.
Does copying and pasting text cause formatting issues in Microsoft Forms?
Yes, pasting text from Word documents or web pages can carry over hidden formatting. It is recommended to paste as plain text (using Ctrl+Shift+V) to prevent invisible line breaks and unexpected wrapping issues.
Can I manually format the required asterisk in Microsoft Forms?
No, the red required-question asterisk is automatically generated and positioned by Microsoft Forms when you toggle the 'Required' switch. You cannot manually format its color, size, or position.
