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Using the char_remain template

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The char_remain template adds a JavaScript module to a textbox question, displaying the remaining characters until the maximum is reached.

Details

  • To use char_remain, include the template tag in the question setup.
  • The char_remain template works on single textbox questions, not tables.
  • To establish a maximum number of characters, apply the maxlength tag. If no maximum is specified, the default is 5000 characters.
  • Parameters can be added to customize the messages displayed to respondents by using the template_data tag.

Parameters

The following parameters can be used with the template data tag.

Parameter Description
remain_text

Customizes the message displayed on screen. The following placeholders are used to insert the remaining count.

  • {{count}}: Placeholder for the remaining count.
  • {{chars}}: Placeholder for the word "characters."
remain_one Replaces the singular term "character" with the word "letter," "number," or "space."
remain_multiple Replaces the plural term "characters" with the word "letters," "numbers," or "spaces."

Additional examples

In the example below we use the template_data tag to apply parameters and change the default message displayed to respondents. Instead of saying "characters left to use," it is more specific and states "letters, numbers, or spaces left to use."

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