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Configure the Minimum Number of Characters

Configure the minimum number of characters that a user enters in a lookup field before the field starts displaying matching results. For example, increase the number of characters if your environment contains many users that share the first three characters in their user names.

To configure the minimum number of characters

1. Click the Administration tab.

   The Administration console appears.

2. Click Options Manager, Web Options.

   The Option List appears.

3. Click min_chars_auto_suggest.

   The Options Detail page appears.

4. Click Edit.
5. Enter a value in the Option Value field and click Save.

   Default: 3 characters

6. Click Refresh to confirm your selections.

   The Options Detail is updated.

7. Restart CA SDM services.

   The minimum number of characters is configured.

More information:

New web.cfg Properties