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