Definition and Usage
The maxlength attribute specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the element.
Applies to
The maxlength attribute can be used on the following elements:
| Elements | Attribute |
|---|---|
| <input> | maxlength |
| <textarea> | maxlength |
Examples
Input Example
An <input> element with a maximum length of 10 characters:
<form
action="demo_form.asp">
Username: <input type="text" name="usrname" maxlength="10"><br>
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
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Textarea Example
A text area with a maximum length of 50 characters:
<textarea maxlength="50">
Enter text here...
</textarea>
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Browser Support
The maxlength attribute has the following browser support for each element:
| Element | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| input | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| textarea | Yes | 10.0 | 4.0 | Yes | 15.0 |