#### 17.4.5 Limiting cross-reference text

DITA cross references can be quite long. If you are using the full text, not just the number part, referencing them can be a problem in WinHelp. You can specify a limit to the length of cross-reference text, and DITA2Go will truncate any that are longer. Set the limit shorter to save space, or longer to eliminate duplication when text is truncated:

    [HelpOptions]
    ; XrefLenLimit = 64 (default max length
    ;  for xref identifiers, truncate)
    XrefLenLimit = 64

See also §17.8.2 Creating hotspots for jumps and pop-ups in WinHelp.

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Sibling Topics:

17.4.1 Creating help context markers

17.4.2 Specifying cross-reference destination files

17.4.3 Specifying cross-reference jump destinations

17.4.4 Specifying WinHelp options for cross-reference formats