YouTipProp Search Maxlength
# Input Search maxLength Property
[ Input Search Object](#)
## Example
Get the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field:
var x = document.getElementById("mySearch").maxLength;
The _x_ output will be:
30
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## Definition and Usage
The maxLength property sets or returns the value of the maxlength attribute of a search field.
The maxLength property describes the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field.
The default value is 524288.
**Tip:** To set or return the length (in characters) of the search field, use the (#) property.
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## Browser Support
The maxLength property is supported in all major browsers.
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## Syntax
Return the maxLength property:
_searchObject_.maxLength
Set the maxLength property:
_searchObject_.maxLength=_number_
## Property Values
| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| _number_ | Describes the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field. Default is 524288 |
## Technical Details
| Return Value: | A number representing the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field. |
| --- |
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## More Examples
## Example
Change the maximum number of characters allowed in the search field:
document.getElementById("mySearch").maxLength = "8";
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## Related Pages
HTML Reference: (#)
* * Input Search Object](#)