Method
The editor counts characters, spaces, words, lines, and paragraphs directly from the text in your browser.
Text / browser tool
Character Counter
Track characters, spaces, words, lines, and paragraphs.
A detailed count for limits, forms, and tightly edited writing.
Your inputs stay on your device
Count every character
live resultWith spaces
Without spaces
Words
Lines
Paragraphs
A paragraph is separated from the next by a blank line. This view prioritises characters over reading time.
Context & Reference
How it works
Calculators are most useful when their assumptions are clear. Review these details to better understand the logic behind the results.
How to use it
Paste or type content, then use the separate counts to check a form, post, or writing limit.
Understand the result
Characters with spaces and without spaces answer different limit questions; lines and paragraphs reflect the entered formatting.
Example
A social post limit may count every character including spaces, while a manuscript guideline may count words.
Notes
Counts are based on the text entered and do not know how a third-party platform handles emojis or special characters.
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