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