Is it possible to add a word count limit on a regular form text box in Webflow?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to add a word count limit on a regular form text box in Webflow. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Select the form text box: Go to your Webflow Designer and select the form text box you want to add the word count limit to.

  2. Set up the word count limit: In the right-side panel, under the "Settings" tab, scroll down to the "More options" section. Here, you can add custom attributes to the form text box.

  3. Add the word count limit attribute: Click on the "+" button next to the "Attributes" section to add a new custom attribute. Set the attribute name as "maxlength" and the attribute value as the desired word count limit (e.g., if you want to set a limit of 100 words, the attribute value should be "100").

  4. Save and publish: Once you have added the word count limit attribute, save your changes and publish your site.

By following these steps, you can now limit the number of words that can be entered into the form text box in Webflow. If a user exceeds the specified word count, they will not be able to enter any additional text.

It's worth noting that the word count limit will be enforced on the client-side, meaning it is a visual constraint for the user. It does not provide server-side validation. If you need to enforce the word count limit on the server-side as well, you will need to do so through other means, such as custom code or using a server-side scripting language.

Example: To set a word count limit of 100 words on a form text box:

  • Select the form text box in Webflow Designer.
  • In the right-side panel, go to the "Settings" tab.
  • Scroll down to the "More options" section.
  • Click on the "+" button next to "Attributes".
  • Set the attribute name as "maxlength".
  • Set the attribute value as "100".
  • Save and publish your site.

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