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# DefinedSize Property (ADOX)
Indicates the stated maximum size of the column.  
  
## Settings and Return Values  
 Sets and returns a **Long** value that is the maximum length in characters of data values.  
  
## Remarks  
 The default value is zero (0).  
  
 This property is read-only for [Column](../../../ado/reference/adox-api/column-object-adox.md) objects already appended to a collection.  
  
## Applies To  
 [Column Object (ADOX)](../../../ado/reference/adox-api/column-object-adox.md)  
  
## See Also  
 [DefinedSize Property Example (VB)](../../../ado/reference/adox-api/definedsize-property-example-vb.md)