/*
<!-- Original:  Ronnie T. Moore -->
<!-- Web Site:  The JavaScript Source -->

<!-- Dynamic 'fix' by: Nannette Thacker -->
<!-- Web Site: http://www.shiningstar.net -->

<!-- This script and many more are available free online at -->
<!-- The JavaScript Source!! http://javascript.internet.com -->
*/

function textCounter(field, countfield, maxlimit) {
	if (field.value.length > maxlimit) {
		// if too long...trim it!
		field.value = field.value.substring(0, maxlimit);
		
	} else {
		// otherwise, update 'characters left' counter
		countfield.value = maxlimit - field.value.length;
	}
}