Unless you are using a text field (which holds 64K [mysql]) a normal varchar maxs out at 255 characters Post is limited by the php.ini file amounts (usually in the megabyte range). what is the size of the post? Bastien> Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:41:15 -0400> From: pvanbuskirk@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: php-db@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: php maximum characters in text field> > Is there a maximum number of character $_POST will/can return from a> text field. I have an online form that was driving me nuts trying to> troubleshoot, as most orders were coming in fine, but this one would> not. I narrowed down to the length of the "customer description" field> which has no limits on the form or in the database. I was told there> was a limit to how much $_POST could return. Can someone advise?> > > > Thanks!> > Trish> _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself with free Messenger emoticons. Get them today! http://www.freemessengeremoticons.ca/?icid=EMENCA122