Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces in real time.
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How to use Character Counter
- Paste or type text into the input area.
- Check the character totals with and without spaces.
Things to check
Some services count line breaks or special characters differently.
Example task: Fit a short label into a character-limited field
Check the total with spaces when the receiving field counts them. For example, “Plan A” has six characters including its space and five without it.
Check the result: Test the final text in the destination. Its rules for line breaks, emoji, or other special characters may differ from a simple character total.
Best for
Checking text length against common platform limits
What it supports
Text; counts with or without spaces and comparisons for X, SMS, metadata, and Instagram
What you get
Character totals and four platform-limit indicators
Common questions and troubleshooting
Which count should I use for a field with a character limit?
Use the count with spaces unless the destination explicitly excludes them. Emoji, combined characters, and line breaks can be counted differently by different systems. The platform indicators are guidance; test the final text in the actual field, especially when close to its limit.
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