function textCounter(field,cntfield,maxlimit) 
{
	if (field.value.length > maxlimit) 
	{
		// if too long...trim it!
		field.value = field.value.substring(0, maxlimit);
	}
	else
	{
		// otherwise, update 'characters left' counter
		cntfield.value = maxlimit - field.value.length;
	}
}