Limit input?

I've seen this question in several places but no satisfactory answer. What is the best way to validate the input to limit numbers of characters that may be entered?

Thanks

Sat, 09/29/2007 - 05:37

athanasiusrc

Joined: 29/09/2007

Posts: 21

Re: Limit input?

I'm not sure where you put the javascript actions within the fck files but this works great for regular textareas. Maybe it will help.

<script type="text/javascript">
<!-- Original:  Ronnie T. Moore -->
<!-- Web Site:  The JavaScript Source -->

<!-- Dynamic 'fix' by: Nannette Thacker -->
<!-- Web Site: http://www.shiningstar.net -->

<!-- This script and many more are available free online at -->
<!-- The JavaScript Source!! http://javascript.internet.com -->

<!-- Begin
function textCounter(field, countfield, maxlimit) {
if (field.value.length > maxlimit) // if too long...trim it!
field.value = field.value.substring(0, maxlimit);
// otherwise, update 'characters left' counter
else 
countfield.value = maxlimit - field.value.length;
}
// End -->
</script>