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