Specify the character limit for a text box

You can limit the amount of text that users can type in a text box. For example, in a survey form, you can use this feature to prevent users from typing more than 500 characters in a comments box.

1. In design mode, right-click the text box for which you want to limit characters, and then click Text Box Properties on the shortcut menu.
2. In the Text Box Properties dialog box, click the Display tab.
3. Under Options, select the Limit text box to check box, and then specify the number of characters that you want.

Notes

• If you enable paragraph breaks for a text box, the character-limit option will be unavailable.
• The information in this topic may not apply if you are working with a form designed using Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003 without the service pack installed. Learn more