diff --git a/froala_editor/widgets.py b/froala_editor/widgets.py
index 3e1893e9..5f225232 100644
--- a/froala_editor/widgets.py
+++ b/froala_editor/widgets.py
@@ -99,3 +99,7 @@ def _media(self):
         return Media(css=css, js=js)
 
     media = property(_media)
+
+    def use_required_attribute(self, initial):
+        # textarea is hidden so HTML5 validation won't work properly
+        return False