Example
Get the maximum number of characters allowed in a specific text area:
var x = document.getElementById("myTextarea").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 text area.
The maxLength attribute specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in a text area.
Browser Support
The maxLength property is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, and Opera 12 and earlier versions.
Syntax
Return the maxLength property:
textareaObject.maxLength
Set the maxLength property:
textareaObject.maxLength=number
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the text area |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Number, representing the maximum number of characters allowed in the text area |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Change the maximum number of characters allowed in a text area:
document.getElementById("myTextarea").maxLength = "4";
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <textarea> maxlength attribute
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