LimitedText Field

LimitedText Field Controls extends the Sitecore Content Editor with two new field types: Single-Line Text Limited and Multi-Line Text Limited. These controls inherit all standard text field functionality while adding configurable maximum character limits and real-time user feedback on remaining characters. This is particularly useful for fields like Browser Titles and Meta Descriptions, where content length must adhere to search engine display constraints.

Key Features

• Character Limit Configuration — Allows administrators to set a maximum allowed character count for each field.
• Real-Time Feedback — Informs users of the number of remaining characters while they edit.
• Enhanced Key Handling — Configurable JavaScript keycodes to allow specific keys (like Tab, Ctrl, Home) even when the character limit is reached.
• Paste Control — Prevents pasting content via mouse when the maximum character limit is exceeded.
• Backward Compatibility — Fully inherits functionality from existing Sitecore text field controls.

Philosophy

The module focuses on improving content authoring experience within Sitecore by providing immediate, actionable feedback to prevent content length issues before they affect SEO or display performance.