Get the maximum number of characters allowed in a specific search field:
The result of x will be:
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.
The maxLength property is supported in all major browsers.
Return the maxLength property:
Set the maxLength property:
Value | Description |
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number | Specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field. Default value is 524288 |
Return Value: | A Number, representing the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field |
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Change the maximum number of characters allowed in a search field:
HTML reference: HTML <input> maxlength attribute