# Long data

Every segment has a maximum character count and sometimes, you just need more characters! You’ll typically run into this situation with free-form text segments like [NTE](https://www.stedi.com/edi/x12-008010/segment/NTE) and [MSG](https://www.stedi.com/edi/x12-008010/segment/MSG). In that case, you can repeat the segment to fit more data.

```
MSG*Service Terms: The Service Terms below govern your use of the Services. Capitalized terms used in these Service Terms but not defined below are either defined i) in the Stedi Customer Agreement, or ii) in other agreements with us that govern your use of the Servic~
MSG*es (collectively, the “Agreement”). 1. Universal Service Terms (Applicable to all Services) …~
```