Re: multiline textbox word limit

Text input fields have a maxlength="" attribute that accepts a value in
characters. I'm not sure if it is accepted in textareas, but if it is you'll
have a non-javascript solution which is usually better for compatibility
reasons.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Prentice" <RJP(at)clickdms.com>
To: <hwg-techniques(at)mail.hwg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 10:05 AM
Subject: multiline textbox word limit


> hello,
>  im having problems limiting the entry of a text box to 100 words. the
> problem is, is that i know very little about javascript and i cant find
> anything on it on the javascript sites that im goign to. anyone able to
> point me in the right direction?
> thankyou.
> take care,
>  Rob.
>

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