TextBox.MaxLength Property

Definition

Gets or sets the maximum number of characters allowed in the text box. The default value is 0, meaning that there is no limit on the length. This API is obsolete. For information about how to develop ASP.NET mobile applications, see Mobile Apps & Sites with ASP.NET.

[System.ComponentModel.Bindable(true)]
public int MaxLength { get; set; }

Property Value

The maximum number of characters allowed in the text box.

Attributes

Exceptions

The value is less than zero.

Applies to

Product Versions
.NET Framework 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8, 4.8.1

See also