Only text strings less than or equal to 254 character(s) allowed

Question

I am using Infopath 2003 & SQL server. I am getting problem with TextBox limitations. I changed it on text box properties--> Display --> "limit text box to" as 500 and also in SQL Server. But I am still getting this problem. i cant type more than 254.


The form contains the following errors:
Field or group: OB1
Error: Only text strings less than or equal to 254 character(s) allowed



Anyone know about this problem???

Lasantha

Answer 1

The message 

Error: Only text strings less than or equal to 254 character(s) allowed

says it all.

It's a design issue not a problem.

Answer 2

Infopath Textbox can use max 254 characters... How can i use more than that limit?

Lasantha 

Answer 3

As the message says "the limit is 254 characters".

Your turn ...

Answer 4

actualy, i just wanna enter more than 255 character to that fields. But infopath doesnt allow to send data to SQL server more than 254.
I think, this is a bug in infopath

lasantha

Answer 5

I realize that this thread is very old. Hopefully this will help someone in the future.

I'm using newer versions of software: SharePoint Designer 2010 and Infopath 2010. If you create your task form field as a "Multiple line of text" field in SPD 2010, and uncheck both Rich text and Enhanced Rich Text, then you will not have the 254 character limitation.

Answer 6

I am using SharePoint 2010 and Word and using Quick parts to display fields from a Sharepoint list into a WORD document.  I am using Plain Text but I  still get the error.