YouTipProp Url Maxlength
# Input URL maxLength Property
[ Input URL Object](#)
## Example
Get the maximum number of characters allowed in the URL field:
```javascript
var x = document.getElementById("myURL").maxLength;
The output of _x_ is:
30
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## Definition and Usage
The maxLength property is used to set or return the maxlength attribute of a URL field.
The maxLength property describes the maximum number of characters allowed in the URL field.
The default value is 524288.
**Tip:** To set the length (i.e., the number of characters) of the URL, use the (#) property.
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## Browser Support
The maxLength property is supported by all major browsers.
**Note:** Internet Explorer and Safari do not support the HTML element with type="url".
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## Syntax
Return the maxLength property:
```javascript
_urlObject_.maxLength
Set the maxLength property:
```javascript
_urlObject_.maxLength=_number_
## Property Values
| Value | Description |
| --- | --- |
| _number_ | Describes the maximum number of characters allowed in the URL field. The default value is 524288 |
## Technical Details
| Return Value: | A number, representing the maximum number of characters allowed in the URL field. |
| --- |
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## More Examples
## Example
Set the maximum number of characters allowed in the URL field:
```javascript
document.getElementById("myURL").maxLength = "8";
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## Related Pages
HTML Reference: (#)
* * Input URL Object](#)