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Set a character count limit on fields

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There are times where the content you want to capture in a form needs to meet a character count limit. Character count validation can be applied to Short and Long text fields and is easy to set up in the forms builder.

How to set the validation

With a form open for editing:

  1. Select the field you want to set a character count rule for and pick the Validation tab from the Field settings panel.
  2. Choose one of the following options from the Number of characters dropdown:

Between allows you to set the minimum and maximum values for an expected character range.

For example, Requires between 200 - 300 characters

Minimum of allows you to set an expected minimum value that needs to be met.

For example, Requires a minimum of 200 characters

Maximum of allows you to set the maximum number of characters that can be entered.

For example, Requires a maximum of 200 characters

  1. You can add an alternative validation message using the Custom validation message text box. This will be displayed if the field fails validation when published.

Still need help?

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