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MaxSelectedItems

configuration

Defines the limit of the selected items. If set to null widget will not limit number of the selected items.

maxSelectedItems

Number

Default: null

<select id="multiselect" multiple="multiple">
    <option>Item1</option>
    <option>Item2</option>
    <option>Item3</option>
    <option>Item4</option>
</select>
<script>
$("#multiselect").kendoMultiSelect({
    maxSelectedItems: 3 //only three or less items could be selected
});
</script>