Limiting Character Count in Text Field?

[TimBaker]

Does anyone know if we can set a character limit in text fields? I don't currently see that function. Thank you.

[Madalyn_Destafney]

Hi there, this article has what you're looking for I believe! This shows the limits but to answer your question, you cannot modify the limits.

[TimBaker]

Thanks for your reply, Madalyn! 

But my question was regarding setting our own character limit on a particular text field. E.g., having a text field in our custom form that only allows up to 20 characters, or something similar. Thanks anyway!

[KellieGardner · Accepted solution]

You cannot change the character limits on fields. There are some ways to report on them though.

Here are some examples of adding calculated fields to custom forms https://experienceleaguecommunities.adobe.com/t5/workfront-questions/resrict-data-field-character-co...

I've also created text mode columns in reporting that will show this as well:

displayname=Column Name
valueexpression=CONCAT(LEN({description}),"/max character")
valueformat=HTML

Or Display a message:

displayname=Column Name
valueexpression=IF(LEN({your field name})>100,"This is too long",CONCAT(LEN({your field name}),"/your max character count"))
valueformat=HTML

[TimBaker]

That makes sense, Kellie. Thanks so much!

[TraKill]

I used this one for a field limitation in custom forms:
IF(
    LEN({DE:NAMEOFFIELD}) > 65,
    "Error: Text exceeds 65 characters")