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# Limit Characters for Text Input

***This feature lets you set a character limit for Text box, Text area and Email fields.***

**Steps:**

1. In the **Option set** , click on the text element you want to adjust.
2. Find **Min character** and **Max character**, and enter the character limit in these fields.
3. Click **Save** to finish

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4. Go to the **Settings** > **General Settings**
5. Enable **Character count for text box** (under **Option type setting > Text input**). When a **Max character** is set, a counter such as "12/50 characters" appears under the field.

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**Final result on storefront:**

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