<!--
      function textCounter( field, countfield, maxlimit ){
	  if ( field.value.length > maxlimit ) {
	  field.value = field.value.substring( 0, maxlimit );
	  alert('Textarea value can only be 255 characters in length.' );
	  return false; 
      }
	  else { countfield.value = maxlimit - field.value.length; }
	  }
// -->