PDF Form in Workspace: Format Validation message?

Hi,
If a user tried to submit a PDF form in Workspace, what is the best way to "nicely" format the error message (rather than just the default 'you have missed mandatory fields' message).
I noticed that the LCES2 validation formatted does not seem to work.
Thanks,

I have not heard anything further. I think this warrants a feature request at adobe.com/go/wish
Will also be interested to see how this behaves in ES3.5, although expect it to be close to the current version

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