text area word count
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13 years 10 months ago #136529
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Can anyone suggest a (simple) way to implement a word limit on a text area? I know there's a character limit option but, when exceeded it displays a not very user-friendly alert box. For my members (and, I would guess, most people) word counts make more sense than character counts.
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13 years 10 months ago #136546
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Replied by krileon on topic Re:text area word count
I believe this can be done with REGEX validation. Please edit your field and for the parameter Authorized input: select Custom PERL regular expression. You could then try the following for Perl Regular Expression:.
[code:1]
/^(?:\b\w+\b\s*){0,250}$/
[/code:1]
For example the above will match between 0 and 250 words. Simply adjust 250 to whatever maximum you wish. This regex may need modification to meet your needs. If not knowledged in regex usage I recommend reviewing the tutorials found here .
[code:1]
/^(?:\b\w+\b\s*){0,250}$/
[/code:1]
For example the above will match between 0 and 250 words. Simply adjust 250 to whatever maximum you wish. This regex may need modification to meet your needs. If not knowledged in regex usage I recommend reviewing the tutorials found here .
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13 years 10 months ago #136566
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Replied by kenmcmahon on topic Re:text area word count
Thanks Kyle. I'll take a look at those tutorials and give it a try.
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13 years 5 months ago #145028
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Replied by kenmcmahon on topic Re:text area word count
Bit of a late come back, but the problem with this is that like the max length parameter, it doesn't affect anything until the form is submitted. Not very user friendly. i need something that prevents entry of more than a given number of words on the form.
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13 years 5 months ago #145089
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Replied by krileon on topic Re:text area word count
Sorry, CB doesn't append a length to the input it self. It's fields validation so it does not validate until the form is submitted.
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