Character Counter
Type or paste text to see character, word, and letter counts in real time.
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Characters (no spaces)
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Numbers
How to Use This Tool
- Paste or type the text you want to inspect into the Character Counter input area above.
- The Character Counter analyzes your text instantly and updates all statistics as you edit.
- Review the metrics shown and refine your text directly in the box to see numbers update live.
Common Use Cases
- Writing quotas: Authors and bloggers verify they've hit a target before publishing or submitting.
- SEO planning: Content marketers measure article length against target word counts for ranking signals.
- Form constraint checks: Users verify input fits within character limits before submitting to platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, or job application forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Character Counter define a 'word' or unit?
The counter splits input on whitespace (spaces, tabs, newlines) and counts each non-empty run. Hyphenated phrases count as one; punctuation does not produce extra tokens. Counts update live as you type.
Does the count include HTML or markdown syntax?
By default yes; the tool counts the literal characters you paste. To count only visible text, strip markup first with an HTML-to-text or markdown-to-text converter. The character count then reflects what your readers actually see.
Why might my count differ from Microsoft Word?
Word and Google Docs differ slightly on hyphenated words and contractions. Microsoft Word may count 'state-of-the-art' as one word while some tools count it as four. Pick one tool and stick with it for consistent reporting.