---
id: 9-5
title: 9-5 Component Styling - Forms
status: Done
date: 2026-09-27
parent: 9
---

## Description

As a user, I want consistent, accessible form styling, So that data entry is intuitive and error states are clear. Full implementation history: docs/stories/story-9.5-component-styling-forms.md

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] Border: Charcoal Gray (`border-charcoal/30`)
- [ ] Focus: Gold border with subtle ring (`focus:border-gold focus:ring-gold/20`)
- [ ] Border-radius: 6px (`rounded-md`)
- [ ] Padding: 12px 16px (`px-4 py-3`)
- [ ] Same styling as inputs
- [ ] Minimum height: 120px (`min-h-[120px]`)
- [ ] Custom styled using Flux UI (not native browser)
- [ ] Consistent border/focus styling with inputs
- [ ] Custom styled with gold accent when checked
- [ ] Clear visual distinction between checked/unchecked states
- [ ] SemiBold weight (`font-semibold`)
- [ ] Required indicator (*) in danger color
- [ ] Red border (`border-danger`)
- [ ] Error message displayed below field
- [ ] Error ring on focus (`focus:ring-danger/20`)
- [ ] Labels align to the right in RTL mode
- [ ] Input text direction follows locale
- [ ] Error messages align correctly
- [ ] Padding swaps appropriately (use `ps-4 pe-4` instead of `px-4` if needed)