Input Email maxLengthProperty
Example
Get the maximum number of characters allowed in the email field:
var x = document.getElementById("myEmail").maxLength;
xThe result is:30
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Definition and Usage
The maxLength property is used to set or return the value of the maxlength attribute of the email field.
The maxLength property describes the maximum number of characters allowed in the email field.
The default value is 524288.
Tip:To set or return the length, and the number of characters, of the email field, please use thesizeattribute.
Browser Support
All major browsers support the maxLength property.
Note:Internet Explorer 9 (and earlier IE versions), or the Safari browser, do not support HTML <input> elements with type="email".
Syntax
Return the maxLength property:
emailObject.maxLength
Set the maxLength property:
emailObject.maxLength=number
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Describes the maximum number of characters allowed in the email field. The default value is 524288. |
Technical Details
| Return value: | A number, representing the maximum number of characters allowed in the email field. |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Set the maximum number of characters allowed in the email field:
document.getElementById("myEmail").maxLength = "8";
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Related Pages
HTML Reference:HTML <input> maxlength Attribute
Input Email Object Other Extensions