Forms and fields reject or quietly truncate text when the character total is guessed, and the gap between counting spaces or not counting them is easy to get wrong.
Character Counter shows both totals at once and lets you set a character limit, so you can match whichever rule a field uses and stop before it cuts you off.
How to use Character Counter
- Set the character limit your field uses, or leave it open.
- Paste your text and compare characters with spaces against characters without spaces.
- Trim until the gauge shows you are inside the limit.
Use cases
- Writing a meta description to a fixed character cap.
- Filling a profile bio where spaces may or may not count.
- Checking a form field that states a maximum number of characters.
Good to know
The two figures differ because some systems count spaces and others do not; this tool always shows both. Characters are counted as grapheme clusters, so punctuation and symbols are included in the with-spaces total and an emoji counts as one.
Frequently asked questions
Does the character count include spaces?
Both are shown: a total that includes spaces and a separate total without them, so you can match either kind of limit.
What is counted as a character?
Every visible character, including letters, digits, punctuation and symbols. Counting is grapheme-aware, so an emoji is one character.
Can I check my text against a character limit?
Yes. Enter a limit and the gauge shows characters used and how many remain.