Example
Get the maximum number of characters allowed in a specific URL field:
var x = document.getElementById("myURL").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 URL field.
The maxLength attribute specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the URL field.
The default value is 524288.
Tip: To set or return the width of an URL field, in number of characters, use the size property.
Browser Support
The maxLength property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The <input type="url"> element is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, or in Safari.
Syntax
Return the maxLength property:
urlObject.maxLength
Set the maxLength property:
urlObject.maxLength=number
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the URL field. Default value is 524288 |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Number, representing the maximum number of characters allowed in the URL field |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Set the maximum number of characters allowed in a URL field:
document.getElementById("myURL").maxLength = "8";
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <input> maxlength Attribute
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