MAXLENGTH Attribute | maxLength Property

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Sets or retrieves the maximum number of characters that the user can enter into a text control.

Syntax

HTML	<INPUT TYPE="text" MAXLENGTH = iLength ... >
Scripting	object.maxLength [ = iLength ]

Possible Values

iLength

Integer that specifies the maximum length of the input.

The property is read/write with a default of no limit.

Expressions can be used in place of the preceding value(s), as of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5. For more information, see Dynamic Properties.

Remarks

The maxLength property limits the number of characters the user can enter. The property does not limit programmatic assignments to the value property. The property's value can be larger than the size of the text box, in which case the text box scrolls, as necessary, as the user types.

Applies To

[ Object Name ] Platform Version Win16: Win32: Mac: Unix: WinCE: Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.	INPUT type=text, INPUT type=password

See Also

size