How to set maxlength for multiline TextBox?

Question

When using a MultiLine TextBox (which generates a TextArea) setting the MaxLength property has no effect. What is the best workaround? I\'d like to get basic, intended funct

Answer 1

Try this..

    Dim script As String = ""

    script = script + " "


    Dim b As New TextBox()
    b.ID = "btnSomeButton"
    b.TextMode = TextBoxMode.MultiLine
    Mypanel.Controls.Add(b)
    b.Attributes.Add("onkeyup", "return CheckLength('" & b.ClientID & "');")

    Page.ClientScript.RegisterStartupScript(Page.GetType(), "key", script, False)