Yes, look at the Validation tab on the options for your field in define database. There is a maximum number of characters option. You can choose your number and also what the dialog will say if a user exceeds the limit. Enjoy, Laura
Laura Zantzinger Helping Hand Database Design FileMaker Solutions Alliance Associate Member [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.ureach.com/helpinghand 877-538-2088 PO Box 276 Barnard, VT 05031 ---- On , Yao Chen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Can the filed be set to limit the number of characters entered without having to wait to exit the field to learn you've exceeded the limit? Thanks, Yao
