About this Character Counter
The Character Counter is useful when a platform, form or field has a strict character limit. It shows both the exact number of typed characters and a second total with whitespace removed, so you can distinguish content length from spacing.
Formula or method
The full character count includes letters, numbers, punctuation and whitespace; the no-space count removes whitespace.
Example
A 100-character line may have a smaller no-space total if it contains spaces or line breaks.
Common uses
- Check titles, descriptions and form fields against character limits.
- Measure short social captions or ad copy.
- Compare text length with and without whitespace.
How to use this tool
- Enter the values or text requested by the calculator.
- Choose units or options when the tool provides them.
- Select the calculation button and review the result.
- Use the formula, example and notes on this page to check whether the result fits your situation.
Important note
Line breaks and tabs are treated as whitespace for the without-spaces count.
Frequently asked questions
Are spaces included?
Yes, the main total includes spaces. A separate result shows the count without whitespace.
Do line breaks count?
They are part of the full character count and are removed from the no-space count.