string length in database

[RodG]

I've not ever changed the max length allowed for database fields, but I imagine it's pretty easy. I'll look around for the setting.

Yes, using phpMyAdmin (or similar) makes it very easy to change the size of the fields.

One word of warning... enlarging the field size is never a problem, but should you ever *reduce* a field size you can instantly and irretrievably destroy data.
IOW, if you intend to enter '255' make sure you don't have a dicky keyboard and enter '25' because you don't get much of a warning.

Cheers
Rod