Warning: You are browsing the documentation for PrestaShop 8, which is outdated.

You might want to read an updated version of this page for the current version, PrestaShop 9. Read the updated version of this page

Learn how to update to the latest version.

TextWithRecommendedLengthType

It is used to add a field with a recommended input length counter to the form.

Type options

Option Type Default value Description
recommended_length int

Required Javascript components

Component Description
TextWithRecommendedLengthCounter Adds a recommended length counter to the input
Learn more about Javascript components and how to use them

Code example

$builder->add('meta_description', TranslatableType::class, [
    'label' => $this->trans('Meta description', 'Admin.Global'),
    'type' => TextWithRecommendedLengthType::class,
    'help' => $invalidCharsText,
    'required' => false,
    'options' => [
        'recommended_length' => self::RECOMMENDED_DESCRIPTION_LENGTH,
        'attr' => [
            'maxlength' => self::META_DESCRIPTION_MAX_CHARS,
        ],
        'constraints' => [
            new TypedRegex([
                'type' => 'generic_name',
            ]),
            new Length([
                'max' => self::META_DESCRIPTION_MAX_CHARS,
                'maxMessage' => $this->trans(
                    'This field cannot be longer than %limit% characters',
                    'Admin.Notifications.Error',
                    ['%limit%' => self::META_DESCRIPTION_MAX_CHARS]
                ),
            ]),
        ],
    ],
])

Preview example

TextWithRecommendedLengthType rendered in form