Example
Get the maximum number of characters allowed in a specific search field:
var x = document.getElementById("mySearch").maxLength;
The result of x will be:
30
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Definition and Usage
The maxLength property sets or returns the value of the maxlength attribute of a search field.
The maxLength attribute specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field.
The default value is 524288.
Tip: To set or return the width of an email field, in number of characters, use the size property.
Browser Support
The maxLength property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the maxLength property:
searchObject.maxLength
Set the maxLength property:
searchObject.maxLength=number
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field. Default value is 524288 |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Number, representing the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Change the maximum number of characters allowed in a search field:
document.getElementById("mySearch").maxLength = "8";
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <input> maxlength attribute
< Input Search Object