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Character Counter

Check text length for forms, captions, messages and publishing limits.

Character Counter

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How to Use the Character Counter

  1. Enter or paste text in the editor.
  2. Review the live character totals with and without whitespace.
  3. Check the accompanying word and line counts.
  4. Copy or clear the text as needed.

What the Character Counter Measures

The main total counts Unicode characters, so common emoji and multilingual writing are handled more accurately than a basic string-length check. The no-space figure excludes all whitespace, including tabs and line breaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the total include line breaks?

Yes. Total characters includes line breaks; the excluding-spaces total removes whitespace.

Can I use it for social media text?

Yes. It is useful for checking drafts, though individual platforms may apply their own counting rules.

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