What is the best way to emulate an HTML input “maxlength” attribute on an HTML textarea?

Question

An HTML text input has an attribute called \"maxlength\", implemented by browsers, which if set blocks user input after a certain number of characters.

An HTML texta

Answer 1

Use a JavaScript framework (Prototype, jQuery, etc.) so that you have cross-browser event support. Write a one liner on keyup to prevent the user from entering the maxlength.

Note: You'll also have to check that length server side.