(?s).{1,1000}
The dot character class by default does not include newlines. When you hit
the ENTER key, the match is negated due to the insertion of a newline. The
"(?s)" directive in the regular expression indicates that it should include
newlines.
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HTH,
Kevin Spencer
Microsoft MVP
Software Composer
http://unclechutney.blogspot.com
If the Truth hurts, wear it.
"Phillip Vong" <phillip_vong*at*yahoo*dot*comwrote in message
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I'm using VS2005 programming in VB.Net.
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I have a simple aspx page. In the Insert mode, I have a textbox with a
simple RegularExpressionValidator set to not accept more than 1000
characters. I'm using the expression ".{1,1000}" w/o the quotes and I
thought this would work. The DB table for this Column is set to
varchar(1000).
>
This works fine as long as I keep typing and it's under 1000 characters,
but as soon as I hit the RETURN key and start typing again, the validator
thinks I'm over 1000 characters. This happens even if I just type 4
characters and then hit Return.
>
I've checked
http://regexlib.com, but couldn't find the answer.
>
Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong. I have to be able to let my
users enter the RETURN key.
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Thanks in advance.
Phil
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