This plugin integrates by default with Twitter bootstrap using badges to display the maximum lenght of the field where the user is inserting text. Uses the HTML5 attribute "maxlength" to work.
Overview
The Bootstrap MaxLength plugin is a useful tool for web developers looking to enhance the user experience when it comes to text input fields. By integrating seamlessly with Twitter Bootstrap, it provides real-time feedback on the number of characters a user can input, helping to prevent frustration and errors when submitting forms. The plugin leverages the HTML5 maxlength attribute and displays a responsive badge indicator that shows up when a user focuses on the input field, making it a visually appealing and functional addition to any web project.
This plugin not only keeps your forms tidy but also offers a plethora of customizable options, ensuring that it can fit into any design or functional requirement. Whether it’s changing the appearance of the indicators or controlling which messages are displayed, Bootstrap MaxLength provides the flexibility developers need to deliver a polished and user-friendly experience.
Features
- Real-Time Indicator: Displays a dynamic badge showing the number of characters typed and the remaining length as the user types.
- Configurable Options: Customize settings like always showing the indicator, threshold characters, and various class names for different states.
- Custom Message Support: Use a custom message format to display character counts in a personalized way, including built-in dynamic placeholders.
- UTF-8 Support: Counts characters accurately when using UTF-8 encoding, accommodating special characters that may be wider than standard characters.
- Custom Attributes: Allows for usage of a custom attribute for the maxlength indicator without conflicting with native maxlength behaviors.
- Flexible Display Options: Choose whether to show the total max length or just the remaining characters, with additional options for appending text labels.
- Six Class Options: Easily change the CSS classes applied when character limits are reached or exceeded to match your website’s design aesthetic.
- Line Break Handling: Customize how line breaks are counted to align with browser-specific rendering issues, ensuring consistent form validation.
