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CF_LimitedTextControl

Author : Daniel Mackey Email : dan@digital-crew.com

Overview

CF_LimitedTextControlCF_LimitedTextControl is a ColdFusion Custom Tag that provides an indicator and limiting mechanism for text input controls such as input="text" and Textarea.

The component is perfect for times where you need to limit the number of characters a user can submit in a form.

CF_LimitedTextControl can be used with text inputs and textareas and displays the number of characters left, a progress bar indicating the number of characters used and limits the input after the maximum is reached.

User Interface

The control uses a set of styles to provide a quick and convenient method of changing the look and feel of the component.

You can use a set of pre-defined styles or quickly and easily create your own.

Compatability

CF_LimitedTextControl is compatible with the following:

  • ColdFusion - CF4.5.2 , CF5.0 , CF6.1 , CF7.0
  • Client Side Browsers - Internet Explorer 5.5/6+ , Mozilla / FireFox 1a+ , Netscape 7+