maxlength attribute is not supported on contenteditable
OS: Windows 11 · Device: Desktop or Laptop Any · Browser: Chrome 120.0 · Keyboard: US
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maxlength attribute is not supported on contenteditable
The `maxlength` attribute, which works on `<input>` and `<textarea>` elements, is not supported on contenteditable regions. There is no built-in way to limit the amount of content that can be entered.
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scenario-maxlength-behavior
Details
The maxlength attribute, which works on <input> and <textarea> elements, is not supported on contenteditable regions. There is no built-in way to limit the amount of content that can be entered.
References
- MDN: maxlength attribute - maxlength attribute documentation
- NPM: maxlength-contenteditable - Library for contenteditable character limits
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| Case | OS | Device | Browser | Keyboard | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ce-0057-contenteditable-with-maxlength | Windows 11 | Desktop or Laptop Any | Chrome 120.0 | US | draft |
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