Template:Str len/doc


 * Description
 * This template takes a string as parameter and returns its length (excluding spaces at the start and end). It can count up to 500 in length, and returns 500 for strings that are too long.

If the parameter is empty or undefined it is considered to be of zero length:
 * Sample output


 * returns 0
 * returns 0
 * returns 0

It counts the length correctly, even if the string contains spaces, looks like a number, or contains special characters:


 * returns 6
 * returns 7
 * returns 8

It can measure strings up to 500 in length, and returns 500 for strings that are too long:


 * returns 499
 * returns 1000