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How can I return an error message to users when they try to go past the max length in a text area?

Is there a way for HTML to return an error to the user?

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answered 8 Years ago dylondarrianb · Accepted Answer

<input type=text name=fieldname maxlength=10>

You can use the maxlenght attribute to forbid entering more characters than intended. You will not need JS for this.

If you still want to use JS, then:

$(#myformid).keypress(function() {

    if($(this).val().length > 10) {

        //display your warinig the way you chose

   }

]

});