diff --git a/VDS/Components/TextFields/TextArea/TextArea.swift b/VDS/Components/TextFields/TextArea/TextArea.swift
index 92f5525a..432d24bd 100644
--- a/VDS/Components/TextFields/TextArea/TextArea.swift
+++ b/VDS/Components/TextFields/TextArea/TextArea.swift
@@ -300,12 +300,11 @@ extension TextArea: UITextViewDelegate {
         //The exceeding characters will be highlighted to help users correct their entry.
         if ((maxLength ?? 0) > 0) {
             if textView.text.count <= allowCharCount {
+                highlightCharacterOverflow()
+
                 //setting the value and firing control event
                 value = textView.text
                 sendActions(for: .valueChanged)
-                if (textView.text.count > (maxLength ?? 0)) {
-                    highlightCharacterOverflow()
-                }
             } else {
                 textView.text.removeLast()
                 highlightCharacterOverflow()