Character Counter
Count characters with and without spaces, live.
How to use Character Counter
Type or paste your text — or upload a PDF, Word or text file.
Read the character count with and without spaces at the top; both update live with every keystroke.
Watch words, sentences and paragraphs alongside, so one tool covers any kind of limit.
Edit right in the box until the text fits your limit, then copy it out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do spaces count as characters?
Usually yes — most platform limits (X/Twitter, SMS, meta descriptions) count every character including spaces. This tool shows both figures so you can use whichever your limit needs.
What are common character limits?
X/Twitter posts: 280. Instagram captions: 2,200. Google meta descriptions: about 155–160. SMS: 160 per segment. Paste your text and check it against any of them live.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. Counting runs entirely in your browser; nothing is uploaded or stored.
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