HTML input maxlength Attribute

HTML <input> tag

Definition and Usage

The maxlength attribute specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in a input field.

This attribute is only used if the type attribute of the input element is set to "text" or "password".

Syntax

<input maxlength="characters" />

Syntax Example

<input maxlength="10" />

Attribute Values

Browser Support

The attribute is supported in all major browsers.

Example

<form action="">
<input type="text" name="demo" maxlength="10" />
</form>

Try-It-Yourself Demos

input maxlength attribute example
How use the maxlength attribute with the input type="text".

HTML <input> tag

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