The HTML <textarea> maxlength attribute, which specifies the maximum number of characters allowed in a textarea element, is widely supported across modern web browsers.
- Google Chrome: Fully supported on all versions.
- Mozilla Firefox: Fully supported on modern versions (e.g., Firefox 4 and above). Earlier versions (e.g., Firefox 2-3) might have partial support.
- Microsoft Edge: Fully supported on all versions.
- Apple Safari: Fully supported on modern versions (e.g., Safari 5.1 and above). Earlier versions (e.g., Safari 3.2-4) might have partial support.
- Opera: Fully supported on modern versions (e.g., Opera 15 and above). Earlier versions (e.g., Opera 9.5-12) might have partial support.
- Internet Explorer: Fully supported on IE 10 and 11. Partial support on earlier versions (IE 6-9).
Important Considerations:
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Client-Side Validation:
While browsers generally prevent users from exceeding the maxlength, this is a client-side control for user experience.
Learn HTML <textarea> maxlength Attribute
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