my $len = length($sup_fullname); if ( $len == 0 ) { $message .= "

You must provide a Full Name.

"; $found_err = 1; } elsif ( $len > 30 ) { $message .= "

Full Name is limited to 30 characters.

"; $found_err = 1; } elsif ( $sup_fullname =~ /[^-.'\w\s]) { $message .= "

Full Name cannot contain special symbols

"; $found_err = 1; }