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[Resolved] Setting minimum characters in text search

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Problem:
Customer would like to set a minimum character limit on the search box - so for example you have to enter at least 10 characters before the search will work.
Solution:
To implement the feature of disabling the submit button until there are more than 10 characters in the search box, please add and customize the following JavaScript code in your CRED form's JS box:

jQuery(document).ready(function($) {
    // Reference to the search field and submit button
    var $searchField = $('input[name="wpv_post_search"]');
    var $submitButton = $('input[name="wpv_filter_submit"]');
 
    // Initially disable the submit button
    $submitButton.prop('disabled', true);
 
    // Event handler for keyup on the search field
    $searchField.on('keyup', function() {
        var minLength = 10;
        var currentLength = $(this).val().length;
 
        // Enable or disable the submit button based on the character count
        if(currentLength >= minLength) {
            $submitButton.prop('disabled', false);
        } else {
            $submitButton.prop('disabled', true);
        }
    });
});

In the code above:

- The search field is referenced by its name, wpv_post_search.
- The submit button is referenced by its name, wpv_filter_submit.
- The script initially disables the submit button.
- It enables the button only when the character count in the search field is 10 or more.

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Last updated by Mateus Getulio 10 months, 1 week ago.

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Hi folks, I'm creating a text search for a custom post type. I would like to set a minimum character limit on the search box - so for example you have to enter at least 10 characters before the search will work. Can this be done please?

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Can you offer some guidance on this please?

Many thanks, Emily

#2678645

Mateus Getulio
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Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo (GMT-03:00)

Hello Emily,

Thank you for reaching out to Toolset support.

To implement the feature of disabling the submit button until there are more than 10 characters in the search box, please add and customize the following JavaScript code in your CRED form's JS box:

jQuery(document).ready(function($) {
    // Reference to the search field and submit button
    var $searchField = $('input[name="wpv_post_search"]');
    var $submitButton = $('input[name="wpv_filter_submit"]');

    // Initially disable the submit button
    $submitButton.prop('disabled', true);

    // Event handler for keyup on the search field
    $searchField.on('keyup', function() {
        var minLength = 10;
        var currentLength = $(this).val().length;

        // Enable or disable the submit button based on the character count
        if(currentLength >= minLength) {
            $submitButton.prop('disabled', false);
        } else {
            $submitButton.prop('disabled', true);
        }
    });
});

In the code above:

- The search field is referenced by its name, wpv_post_search.
- The submit button is referenced by its name, wpv_filter_submit.
- The script initially disables the submit button.
- It enables the button only when the character count in the search field is 10 or more.

Please note: The code provided is informational. Remember that custom coding falls outside the scope of our standard support. We can't create, debug, or modify code for you, and its maintenance is your responsibility. We hope this example points you in the right direction.

Let us know if you need further assistance or have any other questions.

Warm regards,
Mateus

#2678739

Hi Mateus, thanks so much for that, that works perfectly for me.