Icon Description Line Character Limit

Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q79081

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

When you create an icon or group in Microsoft Windows, there are character limitations in the Description, Command Line, and Group File text boxes.

MORE INFORMATION

The limit for an icon is:

   Description  = 40 characters
   Command Line = 80 characters

The limit for a group is:

   Description = 25 characters
   Group File  = 80 characters

NOTE: To view these text boxes, choose New from the File menu in Program Manager and select Program Item or Program Group.

KBCategory: kbusage kbtool
KBSubcategory: win30 win31
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.00a maximum number 3.10 3.11

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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