Issue #3250460 by cedewey, hipp2bsquare, srdtwc: Maxlength Vision and Values

Originaly inspired by functionality found in the ed_classified module.

Since branch 7.x-3.x comes uses the original code from maxlength_js.

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# Introduction

Maxlength allows site administrators to set hard or soft character limits on titles, text fields and links.

For a full description of the module visit the [Maxlength Project Page](https://www.drupal.org/project/maxlength)

# Contributing

We appreciate contributions of all kind for the project.

If you haven't already, familiarize yourself with [Drupal's Code of Conduct](https://www.drupal.org/dcoc). 

We design improvements and prioritize issues based on our vision and values.

## Vision

The Maxlength module helps website authors write concisely to better connect with their audiences and adhere to the character limits defined by the site's design.

## Values 

The Maxlength module is designed to be:

* **helpful** for authors

* **intuitive** for site builders

* **sustainable** for site owners

* **extendable** for developers

## Roadmap

Visit our [Roadmap](https://www.drupal.org/project/maxlength/issues/3259874) to see which issues are a priority and in need of assistance.

## Reporting Bugs and Requesting Features

* To submit bug reports and feature suggestions, visit https://www.drupal.org/project/issues/maxlength

# Requirements

This module requires no modules outside of Drupal core.

# Installation

Install the Maxlength module as you would normally install a contributed Drupal module. 

Read the [Installing Modules documentation page](https://www.drupal.org/node/1897420) for more information.

# Configuration

1. Navigate to Administration > Extend and enable the module.

2. Navigate to Administration > Structure > Content types [Content type to edit] > Manage form display.

3. Select the contextual links icon for the desired field and enter the Maxlength. Update and save.

For more information read the [Maxlength Documentation](https://www.drupal.org/docs/contributed-modules/maxlength). 

# Maintainers

 * [Clayton Dewey (cedewey)](https://www.drupal.org/u/cedewey)

 * [Jeff Hipp (hipp2bsquare)](https://www.drupal.org/u/hipp2bsquare)

 * [Steven DuBois(srdtwc)](https://www.drupal.org/u/srdtwc)

Supporting organization:

 * [DevCollaborative](https://devcollaborative.com)

# Credits

Many people have contributed to Maxlength over years. We are grateful to each of them for the work they've put into it.

Read more about the history of Maxlength at the [Credits documentation page](https://www.drupal.org/docs/contributed-modules/maxlength/credits).

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 * Introduction

 * Requirements

 * Installation

 * Configuration

 * Maintainers

INTRODUCTION

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Maxlength creates a new Form Property: #maxlength_js which in conjunction with

#maxlength will enforce, via JavaScript, the maxlength of a textfield or

textarea and will show the number of characters left.

 * For a full description of the module visit:

   https://www.drupal.org/project/maxlength

 * To submit bug reports and feature suggestions, or to track changes visit:

   https://www.drupal.org/project/issues/maxlength

REQUIREMENTS

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This module requires no modules outside of Drupal core.

INSTALLATION

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 * Install the Maxlength module as you would normally install a contributed

   Drupal module. Visit https://www.drupal.org/node/1897420 for further

   information.

CONFIGURATION

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    1. Navigate to Administration > Extend and enable the module.

    2. Navigate to Administration > Structure > Content types [Content type to

       edit] > Manage form display.

    3. Select the contextual links icon for the desired field and enter the Max

       length. Update and save.

MAINTAINERS

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 * Federico Jaramillo (jm.federico) - https://www.drupal.org/user/509892

 * Michael Schmid (Schnitzel) - https://www.drupal.org/user/643820

Supporting organization:

 * Amazee Labs - https://www.drupal.org/amazee-labs