Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces as you type.
How to use Character Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Read the live character count, with and without spaces.
- Optionally enter a character limit to see how many characters remain.
About Character Counter
The Character Counter shows exactly how long a text is. It helps with limits such as social media posts, meta descriptions, SMS messages and form fields.
Emoji, accented letters and symbols each count as one character. Some platforms count characters differently, for example giving certain emoji a higher weight, so check the platform's own rules for strict limits. Your text stays in your browser and is not sent to a server.
Features
- Live count with and without spaces
- Optional limit with characters remaining or over
- Word and line counts alongside
- Works with any language and emoji
Frequently asked questions
Do spaces and line breaks count as characters?
Yes in the main count. The "no spaces" figure excludes spaces, tabs and line breaks.
Why might a platform show a different number?
Some platforms count certain characters, links or emoji differently from a plain character count. Use this tool as a close guide and confirm with the platform.
Is there a text length limit?
There is no fixed limit for typical use, but very large pasted text may make your browser slow.
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