Is there a limit on post length?

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It seems that there is some kind of limit on the number of characters for a post. I have been trying to post a question and only after I skinny it down will it post. What is the limit?
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  • Member ✭✭✭
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    So from my trial and error I find that the limit for the maximum number of characters in the body of a post in Community when using copy / paste is 7800 characters.

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  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 2020
    There's a limit on how many characters can be in the header.  I think it's about 40 (but I could be wrong).
    IF there's a limit of characters in the BODY of a message, it's quite large.  I've seen messages that have run for pages.
    SO, how long is your post?

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • Member ✭✭✭
    > @NotACPA said:
    > There's a limit on how many characters can be in the header.  I think it's about 40 (but I could be wrong).IF there's a limit of characters in the BODY of a message, it's quite large.  I've seen messages that have run for pages.SO, how long is your post?

    2680 words / 14,000 characters
  • Quicken Windows Other SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow, your question is that long?  Do you have to write a book?  Post it in sections.  

    I'm staying on Quicken 2013 Premier for Windows.

  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hi @""Terry Locke" ,


    That is one post. Top is the Question / Discussion Title or Idea Title which has a limit in the Subject Field of asking a Question or starting a Discussion or Idea. Then the Body of the post.










    https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7859218/work-with-copies-of-your-actual-quicken-data-files

    thecreator - User of Quicken Subscription R53.16 USA

    Windows 10 Pro 32-Bit Build 19045.3693
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit Build 19045.3754



  • Member ✭✭✭
    @thecreator
    "That is one post. Top is the Question / Discussion Title or Idea Title which has a limit in the Subject Field of asking a Question or starting a Discussion or Idea. Then the Body of the post."

    Yes, what is the max number of characters in the Body of the post?
  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hi @""Terry Locke" ,

    Unlimited, in the body of the post.
    https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7859218/work-with-copies-of-your-actual-quicken-data-files

    thecreator - User of Quicken Subscription R53.16 USA

    Windows 10 Pro 32-Bit Build 19045.3693
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit Build 19045.3754



  • Member ✭✭✭
    > @thecreator said:
    > Hi @""Terry Locke" ,
    >
    > Unlimited, in the body of the post.
    @thecreator
    So that's strange because I was blocked because it stated that my post was something like 6000 characters to long.

    Also right now I can't post to anything other than this thread. I keep getting errors.
  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 2020
    Hi @""Terry Locke" ,

    Empty the Browser Web Cache and Cookies.

    It is unlimited when typing in the Body of the Message.

    If you are pasting in a log, I would print the log to a Jpeg File and attach it to the message, instead.

    Adding:

    Use Glary Utilities from : https://www.glarysoft.com/

    It is Free when using it unregistered.
    https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7859218/work-with-copies-of-your-actual-quicken-data-files

    thecreator - User of Quicken Subscription R53.16 USA

    Windows 10 Pro 32-Bit Build 19045.3693
    Windows 10 Pro 64-Bit Build 19045.3754



  • Member ✭✭✭
    @thecreator

    It is not a log. I am copy pasting from word document. I do that so I am not trying to create my post directly in community as I find editing here a pain.
  • Quicken Windows Other SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Can you start by posting a basic general question?  Then add more specifics when needed or asked?  Maybe we won't need all the details to give you an answer.

    I'm staying on Quicken 2013 Premier for Windows.

  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Are all 2680 words on a SINGLE topic?  Or do you have multiple topics included?
    If multiple topics, break it up into multiple posts ... you get better responses that way also.
    OR can you convert the document to  PDF and upload that as an attachment?

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • Member ✭✭✭
    @NotACPA "Are all 2680 words on a SINGLE topic" Yes.
  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Brevity is the soul of wit.
    - Shakespeare

    Quicken user since version 2 for DOS, as of 2025 using QWin Premier (US) on Win10 Pro & Win11 Pro on 2 PCs.

  • Quicken Windows Other SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just post something.  We generally don't like playing 20 questions but let's start.

    I'm staying on Quicken 2013 Premier for Windows.

  • Member ✭✭✭
    I thought it was a straight forward question, how many characters in the body of a post. I guess not since I got snarky answers.
  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    @volvogirl meant, Post the essence of your opus maximus.

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • Quicken Windows Other SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, let's get started on your questions about Quicken.

    I'm staying on Quicken 2013 Premier for Windows.

  • Member ✭✭✭
    Answer ✓
    So from my trial and error I find that the limit for the maximum number of characters in the body of a post in Community when using copy / paste is 7800 characters.
  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    Terry Locke said:
    So from my trial and error I find that the limit for the maximum number of characters in the body of a post in Community when using copy / paste is 7800 characters.

    So, as previously asked, post the essence of your question about Q itself, rather than about this forum.

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • Member ✭✭✭
    edited September 2020
    > @NotACPA said:
    > (Quote)
    > So, as previously asked, post the essence of your question about Q itself, rather than about this forum.

    This part of the forum is "Questions about using community" category and since I was asking a question about community usage, I posted it here. If I had a question about Quicken I would have selected a different category and ask a question there.
  • Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    You initially stated that you had a 14000 character post, and that it was all on a single topic.
    Was that topic the length of posts in this forum?  If so, your question has been answered, by yourself.  AND, if so, why did it take 14000 words to ask that???

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • Quicken Windows Subscription Alumni ✭✭✭✭
    Hello Everyone

    I'm closing this thread as the question has been answered and is now going off topic/argumentative. If you do have any other questions feel free to create a new thread. 

    Thanks, 
    Quicken Francisco
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