Input Search maxLength Attribute

HTML DOM Input Search Object

Definition and Usage

maxLength Set or return the value of the maxLength attribute of the search field.

The HTML maxLength attribute specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field, with a default value of 524288.

Tip:To set or return the width of the search field (in characters), use size attribute.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <input> maxlength Attribute

Example

Example 1

Get the maximum number of characters allowed in a specific search field:

var x = document.getElementById("mySearch").maxLength;

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Example 2

Change the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field:

document.getElementById("mySearch").maxLength = "8";

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Syntax

Return maxLength attribute:

searchObject.maxLength

Set maxLength attribute:

searchObject.maxLength = number

Attribute Value

Value Description
number Specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field. The default value is 524288.

Technical Details

Return Value: Number, representing the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field.

Browser Support

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HTML DOM Input Search Object