The `max_output_tokens` parameter (range: 1 - 1024, default 128)

#### The `max_output_tokens` parameter (range: 1 - 1024, default 128) ##### Tokens A single token may be smaller than a word. For example, a token is approximately four characters. So 100 tokens correspond to roughly 60-80 words. It's essential to be aware of the token sizes as models have a limit on input and output tokens. ##### What is _max_output_tokens_? `max_output_tokens` is the maximum number of tokens that can be generated in the response. ##### How does _max_output_tokens_ affect the response? Specify a lower value for shorter responses and a higher value for longer responses. A token may be smaller than a word. A token is approximately four characters. 100 tokens correspond to roughly 60-80 words. For more information on the `max_output_tokens` parameter for text models, please refer to the [documentation on model parameters](https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/docs/generative-ai/learn/models#text_model_parameters).