Input Search maxLength Property
Example
Get the maximum number of characters allowed in a specific search field:
var x = document.getElementById("mySearch").maxLength;
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Description
The maxLength property sets or returns the value of the maxlength attribute of a search field.
The maxLength attribute specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field.
The default value is 524288.
Tip: To set or return the width of an email field, in number of characters, use the size property.
Browser Support
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| maxLength | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
Return the maxLength property:
searchObject.maxLength
Set the maxLength property:
searchObject.maxLength = number
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field. Default value is 524288 |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A Number, representing the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Change the maximum number of characters allowed in a search field:
document.getElementById("mySearch").maxLength = "8";
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Related Pages
HTML reference: HTML <input> maxlength attribute
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