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ArchiveUser
Qrew Captain
11 years ago

Adding character countdown to multi-line text field

Is there a way to add a character countdown to a multi-line text field that has a maximum character limit. Thinking something similar to when you're writing a tweet and under the field it shows how m...
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_anomDiebolt_
Qrew Elite
7 years ago
It is simple. Just change the "6" to the fid you are trying to count the characters of and paste this code into a new Rich Text Formula Field:
"<span id=QBU_Message></span>" &
"<img src onerror='
  $('#_fid_6').on('keyup', function() {
    var message = (50 - $(this).val().length) + ' characters remaining';
    QBU_Message.innerHTML = message;
  });
'>"
On the form place this new field atop the field you are counting the characters of so it will not be obscured by the field completion menu that may popup.