Count characters with and without spaces, plus words and lines, for posts, messages and forms with limits.
Try an example
Load a ready-made sample into this tool and run it. Every result you see is calculated live by the tool itself — nothing here is a pre-written answer.
Sample: input: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
How to Use
- Paste or type your text.
- Read characters, characters without spaces, words and lines.
- Trim the text until it fits your limit.
What this character counter does
This character counter counts the characters in your text with and without spaces, and also reports words and lines. That makes it handy for captions, bios, messages and form fields with strict limits. Paste or type your text, read the totals, and trim until the version you need fits the space you have. Everything updates from the same pasted text.
With spaces or without spaces
Some platforms count every character including spaces, while others, like certain assignment or form rules, count only the letters and punctuation. This tool shows both totals side by side so you can check against either rule without recounting by hand. The totals also include a line count for line-based limits.
Good to know
Counts are made by Unicode code points, the standard units most software uses to measure text. Some combined emoji are built from several code points, so a platform that counts emoji differently may show a slightly different total for the same text. For plain text, the figures should match other counters.
Frequently asked questions
How do I count characters in my text?
Paste or type your text into the box. The tool reports characters with spaces, characters without spaces, words and lines, all from the same pasted text.
Why show characters with and without spaces?
Different limits are measured differently. Some services include spaces in their character limit and some do not, so showing both totals lets you check your text against either rule.
Does the count happen on my device?
Yes. The character counter runs in your browser, so the text you paste stays on your device and is not uploaded or saved anywhere by the tool.
How to use Character Counter
- Paste or type your text.
- Read characters, characters without spaces, words and lines.
- Trim the text until it fits your limit.
Limitations
Counts are by Unicode code points; some combined emoji may count differently on other platforms.