How to Use
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Type or paste your text into the input area.
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Character count, word count, sentence count, and byte size update instantly as you type.
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Scroll down to see the top most-used characters in your text.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between characters with and without spaces? ▼
Characters with spaces counts every single character including spaces, tabs, and newlines. Characters without spaces only counts visible characters - letters, numbers, and punctuation. Twitter and LinkedIn character limits count all characters including spaces.
Why does the byte count sometimes differ from the character count? ▼
Standard ASCII characters (English letters, numbers, basic punctuation) take 1 byte each. Characters outside the basic Latin alphabet - such as accented letters, Arabic, Chinese, or emoji - take 2-4 bytes each in UTF-8 encoding. The byte count matters for database storage and API payload limits.