Icon Description Line Character Limit

ID: Q79081


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 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.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a maximum number 3.10 3.11

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: November 3, 1999
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