Character Counter
Use our character counter to easily track character and word counts, ensuring your writing meets any specific length requirements.
What is a Character Counter?
A character counter is a tool designed to calculate the number of characters in a given text. Characters include letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and spaces. Character counters are especially important for tasks such as writing tweets, creating meta descriptions, or filling out online forms where character limits are strictly enforced.
How Does a Character Counter Work?
A character counter works by scanning the text inputted into the tool and counting each character individually. Some advanced counters can distinguish between different types of characters, providing counts with and without spaces, and can even track the number of words and sentences.
Character counters are often integrated into text editors like Microsoft Word or Google Docs, where they provide real-time character counts as you type. Many online tools are also available, where you can paste your text into a field and instantly see the character count.