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Sets or retrieves the maximum number of characters that can be entered into a text control.
| Inline |
<input type="text" MAXLENGTH = iLength...> |
| Script |
object.maxLength = iLength ] |
| iLength |
Integer value for the maximum length of the input. |
The property is read/write with a default value of unlimited.
This attribute specifies the maximum number of characters the user may enter. This number may exceed the specified size, in which case the text box scrolls as necessary.
The property limits the user entry, not programmatic assignments to the value property.
INPUT type=text, INPUT type=password
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