Character counter on text field

Squiz Matrix General Discussion
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Does Matrix have a keyword or set of keywords that can be used to add a character counter to text fields? Or do we need to resort to setting up json/javacript functions? I’ve had a look through documentation and the forum but cannot find anything on character counters.

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We’ve previously used simple jquery on asset builders. Nothing built in AFAIK. Would be an interesting HOWTO for Edit+ plugins - how to add some simple jquery or vanilla JS to do this.

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There is no keyword for it as keywords typically never produce JS (you def need JS for this type of functionality).

I’d just try and use a simple JS solution like this one: https://stackoverflow.com/a/5371160

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Thanks all,

I will include some JS.

Cheers
Paul.

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We’ve been happily using the second answer on that stackoverflow question (https://stackoverflow.com/a/11132964) for many years on asset builders.

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Thanks Douglas,

Was able to get something working using your stack overflow suggestion.

Cheers
Paul.