Textarea maxLength Attribute

HTML DOM Textarea Object

Definition and Usage

maxLength Sets or returns the value of the maxlength property of the text area.

The HTML maxLength attribute specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in a text area.

See also:

HTML Reference Manual:HTML <textarea> maxlength Attribute

Example

Example 1

Get the maximum number of characters allowed in the specific text area:

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

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Example 2

Change the maximum number of characters allowed in the text area:

document.getElementById("myTextarea").maxLength = "4";

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Syntax

Return the maxLength property:

textareaObject.maxLength

Set maxLength Attribute:

textareaObject.maxLength = number

Attribute Value

Value Description
number Specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the text area.

Technical Details

Return Value: Number, indicating the maximum number of characters allowed in the text area.

Browser Support

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HTML DOM Textarea Object