Your Series25 database has some restrictions for text that is entered in certain fields. These restrictions apply whether you are adding text in 25Live, Group Administration, or uploading via the Data Import Tool.
Character Limits
To optimize the layouts of reports and display grids, some fields have different length requirements.
Field | Length | Example |
---|---|---|
Event Name | 40 | MATH 220 01 MMP XL 2022SHFA |
Event Title | 120 | Advanced Calculus Topics |
Location/Resource Setup Instructions | Unlimited | |
Event Description, Comments, Confirmation Notes, Internal Notes | Unlimited | |
Location Name | 40 | MRC 230 |
Location Formal Name | 80 | Multicultural Resource Center 230 - Meeting Room |
Resource Name | 40 | Folding Tables |
Organization Name | 40 | ENGL |
Organization Title | 80 | English |
Contact First Name | 40 | Rashida |
Contact Last Name | 40 | Jones |
Contact Prefix | 20 | Jr. |
Contact Suffix | 20 | PhD |
Contact Title | 40 | Director of Operations |
Security Group Name | 40 | Academics - Advanced |
Category Name | 80 | Revenue-Producing Event |
Custom Attribute Name | 120 | Is proof of insurance required? |
Custom Attribute (Text/String) | 80 | This event meets all stated requirements |
Custom Attribute (Long Text) | Unlimited |
Special Characters
In addition to alphanumeric characters, Series25 supports the following punctuation and other special symbols:
. , / ? " # $ ' ( ) * + - : ; = ? [ ] _ ` { } | &
The following characters should not be used except in event details, comments, or custom attributes. (In other words, avoid using them for location/resource/organization names or the names of custom attributes and categories.)
! < > % ~ @ \ ^