Character Counter
Count characters in your text, with the option to include or exclude spaces, tabs and line breaks. Useful for checking short text against a character limit.
How to use Character Counter
1. Paste or type your text or list into the box. 2. Choose any options shown, then select Count. 3. Select Copy result to copy the answer. 4. Select Reset to clear the box and start again.
Why use this tool?
Check a caption, form answer or short description before submitting it. This counter also helps you compare the length of two versions while you edit.
How the calculation works
Count Unicode code points; Include Spaces decides whether whitespace contributes. Text remains in the browser. Words are groups of letters or numbers. Apostrophes, hyphens and underscores stay inside a word. Character counts use Unicode code points, which can differ from visible symbols. On includes spaces, tabs and line breaks; off excludes all whitespace. Empty text counts as zero.
Example
Worked example: Text = "A 😀"; Include Spaces = true. Result: 3.
Practical tip
Turn Include Spaces on for a typical text limit, then compare the result with the form you will submit.
Frequently asked questions
Does Include Spaces count line breaks and tabs too?
Yes. When Include Spaces is on, spaces, tabs and line breaks count. When it is off, all whitespace is excluded.
Why can an emoji count as more than one character?
The counter counts Unicode code points. Some visible emoji and accented characters contain several code points, so their count can differ from what you see on screen. Check the receiving form if it enforces a strict limit.
How do I copy the result or start again?
Select Copy result after running the tool to copy the displayed answer. Reset clears the text and result, so keep a separate copy of any text you want to save.