# Limit Characters for Text Input

***This feature lets you set a character limit for text or text area fields.***

**Steps:**

1. In the **Option set** , click on the text element you want to adjust.
2. Click Advance Settings, Find Limit Character, and enter the character limit in the **Limit Character** field.

. Click Save to finish

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4. Go to the Settings > Design Settings
5. Enable "Show character counter for Text box/Text area option"

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**Final result on storefront:**

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