HTML <textarea> maxlength Attribute
Example
<form action="action.php">
<textarea maxlenght="15" name="textareaText">Hello world!</textarea>
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>
Meaning
The maxlength attribute specifies the maximum number of characters (UTF-16 code units) that the user can enter. If this value isn't specified, the user can enter an unlimited number of characters.
Standard Syntax
<textarea maxlength="number"> ... </textarea>
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Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in the text area. |