Character Counter
Paste or type text to see characters with and without spaces, words, lines and paragraphs update live.
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- Characters (with spaces)
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Words
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
Characters are counted as they appear on screen, so an emoji or a letter with an accent counts once. Spaces include tabs and line breaks. Word counts follow your browser’s language rules and may differ slightly from other programs. Your text stays in this browser.
🔒 All processing happens in your browser — files never leave your device. Your input stays in this browser and is not uploaded to Smart Online Tools.
How it works
- Type or paste your text.
- Read the counts.
- Copy or clear the text if needed.
Good to know: Counts follow on-screen characters, so emoji and accented letters count once. Word counts can differ slightly from other programs.
Privacy and processing
Your input stays in this browser and is not uploaded to Smart Online Tools.
Frequently asked questions
Which count should I use for a social media limit?
Use the destination platform's own count because its rules for links, emoji and special characters may differ.
Does character count include spaces?
The counter shows counts with and without spaces so you can match the rule you need.
What does Character Counter do?
Count characters, words, lines and paragraphs as you type. Paste or type text to see characters with and without spaces, words, lines and paragraphs update live.
Does this tool upload my files or input?
Your input stays in this browser and is not uploaded to Smart Online Tools.
What should I know before using this tool?
Counts follow on-screen characters, so emoji and accented letters count once. Word counts can differ slightly from other programs.