// Dynamic Version by: Nannette Thacker -->
// http://www.shiningstar.net -->
// Original by :  Ronnie T. Moore -->
// Web Site:  The JavaScript Source -->
// Use one function for multiple text areas on a page -->
// Limit the number of characters per textarea -->
// Begin
function textCounter(field,cntfield,maxlimit) {
if (field.value.length > maxlimit){ // if too long...trim it!
field.value = field.value.substring(0, maxlimit);
alert("Error:\n\n- You are only allowed to enter up to "+maxlimit+" characters.");
// otherwise, update 'characters left' counter
} else {
cntfield.value = maxlimit - field.value.length;
}
}
//  End -->