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Activate<\/strong> - Upload and activate through WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n<li><strong>Configure Forms<\/strong> - Edit Gravity Forms, enable character count on desired fields<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set Limits<\/strong> - Add recommended character limits (optional)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose Enforcement<\/strong> - Decide between visual guidance or strict validation (optional)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customize<\/strong> - Use built-in settings to match your design (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tips<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Set realistic recommendations based on content needs<\/li>\n<li>Use encouraging language in custom text formats<\/li>\n<li>Consider mobile users when setting character limits<\/li>\n<li>Leverage custom CSS for perfect theme integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Support<\/h3>\n\n<p>For support, feature requests, or bug reports:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GitHub<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/scriptvoyager\/character-counter-for-gravity-forms\/issues\">Issues and Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Documentation<\/strong>: Complete setup guides and examples<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community<\/strong>: WordPress.org support forums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Privacy<\/h3>\n\n<p>This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. All character counting is performed client-side in the user's browser for maximum privacy and performance.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Technical Details<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WordPress Standards<\/strong>: Follows all WordPress coding and security standards<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plugin Check Ready<\/strong>: Passes all WordPress.org repository requirements  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Security First<\/strong>: Proper input sanitization and CSRF protection<\/li>\n<li><strong>Translation Ready<\/strong>: Full i18n support with translators' comments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Optimized for minimal resource usage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compatibility<\/strong>: Works with all modern WordPress themes and plugins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<h4>Automatic Installation<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to your WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to Plugins &gt; Add New<\/li>\n<li>Search for \"Character Counter for Gravity Forms\"<\/li>\n<li>Click \"Install Now\" and then \"Activate\"<\/li>\n<li>The plugin automatically integrates with Gravity Forms<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4>Manual Installation<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Download the plugin zip file<\/li>\n<li>Upload to <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code> directory<\/li>\n<li>Extract the files<\/li>\n<li>Activate through the WordPress admin Plugins page<\/li>\n<li>Configure through Forms &gt; Character Counter<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4>Requirements<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>WordPress 6.0 or higher<\/li>\n<li>Gravity Forms plugin (required dependency)<\/li>\n<li>PHP 7.4 or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id='does%20this%20plugin%20require%20gravity%20forms%3F'><h3>Does this plugin require Gravity Forms?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes, this plugin is specifically designed to work with Gravity Forms and requires it to be installed and active.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='can%20i%20set%20different%20character%20limits%20for%20different%20fields%3F'><h3>Can I set different character limits for different fields?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Absolutely! You can set individual character recommendations for each form field, or leave some without limits.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='does%20this%20restrict%20user%20input%3F'><h3>Does this restrict user input?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>By default, no. The plugin provides visual recommendations to guide users. However, you can optionally enable <strong>strict character limit enforcement<\/strong> that prevents form submission when limits are exceeded, with clear error messages showing current vs. allowed characters.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='can%20i%20customize%20the%20appearance%3F'><h3>Can I customize the appearance?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! 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