Character limits are the maximum number of characters (letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation) allowed in a text field. They ensure entries fit system requirements and display correctly in records. When entering text, users should watch for any on‑screen counters or system messages indicating the remaining characters allowed. Exceeding the limit will prevent additional text from being saved or errors.
Library Fields
Field |
Max Character Limit |
| Element Name | 500 |
| Element Search Name | 250 |
| Element Text | Unlimited |
| Performance Standards Group Name | 250 |
| Level 1 – 5 Names | 100 |
| Level 1 – 5 Text | Unlimited |
| Strategic Goal Name | 1,000 |
| Strategic Goal Description | 1,000 |
Non-SES Performance Plan Template
Field |
Max Character Limit |
| Template Name | 100 |
| Document Header Title | 80 |
| Plan Number | 125 |
| Employee Rating Feedback | 5,000 |
| Instructions | 5,000 |
| Summary Rating Level Details Name | 50 |
| Summary Rating Level Details Maximum Value | 7 |
| Summary Rating Level Details Description | 500 |
| Element Name | 500 |
| Element Text | Unlimited |
| Element Level Name | 100 |
| Element Point Value | 7 |
| Element Standard Text | Unlimited |
| Part 1 Optional Text | 10,000 |
| Part 2 Optional Text | 10,000 |
Non-SES Performance Plan
Field |
Max Character Limit |
| Title | 200 |
| PD Number | 25 |
| Plan Number | 125 |
| Element Text | Unlimited |
| Element Standard Text | Unlimited |
| Progress Review Notes | Unlimited |
| Rating Official Element Narrative | Unlimited |
| Summary Rating Narrative | Unlimited |
| Employee Self Accomplishment Narrative - Element | Unlimited |
| Employee Self Accomplishment Narrative - Summary | Unlimited |
| Employee Rating Feedback | 5,000 |
| Reviewing Official Comments (Rejected Rating) | Unlimited |
| Evaluation Notes | 5,000 |
| Agency User | Unlimited |
| Part 1 Optional Text | 10,000 |
| Part 2 Optional Text | 10,000 |
SES Performance Plan Template
Field |
Max Character Limit |
| Title | 500 |
| Critical Element 1-4 Standard Plan Language | 3,863 |
| Critical Element 1-4 Agency-Specific Performance Requirements | Unlimited |
| Critical Element 5 Standard Plan Language | Unlimited |
| Agency Use | Unlimited |
| Executive Self-Accomplishment Narrative | Unlimited |
| Rating Official Summary Narrative | Unlimited |
| Performance Review Board Notes | Unlimited |
SES Performance Plan
Field |
Max Character Limit |
| Critical Element 1-4 Agency-Specific Performance Requirements | Unlimited |
| Critical Element 5 Performance Requirements | Unlimited |
| Level Name | 100 |
| Level Description | 150 |
Documents
Users may upload an unlimited number of documents. However, each document must not exceed USAP limit of 4MB. Only PDF, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel file types are accepted.
Notes
Users may add an unlimited number of Progress Review or Evaluation Notes. Each text field allows for unlimited characters.