In the Settings panel, the Validation area allows you to set character limits on applicant responses. It is available in two question fields:
The default is set at -1, meaning the maximum amount of characters is allowed (20,000).
To set a limit, simply type in the number of characters.
Character Limits vs. Word Limits
If you'd like to limit the response to number of words, we recommend the following character limits:
| Desired Word Limit | Recommended Character Limit |
| 250 | 1500 |
| 500 | 3000 |
| 1,000 | 6000 |
| 4,000 | 20000 (*maximum supported by the platform) |
Applicant View
- Applicants will see a character counter within the field as they type.
- If the limit is reached, the text will be truncated at the last character allowed.
Have more questions about this topic? Go to the Community Forum to pose the question to other users or submit a support ticket to InfoReady.