Empty Character Copy and Paste
Compare and copy empty characters.
Empty Character Copy and Paste is a browser-based text tool on TextToolsBase. Compare and copy empty characters. To use it, paste or type your text and view the result directly in your browser — no signup and nothing to install.
Not every empty character behaves the same: some have zero width, some take a full space, and some survive trimming better than others.
This page lays out several empty characters side by side with their code points, so you can compare them and copy the one that suits your case.
How to use Empty Character Copy and Paste
- Review the empty characters, each labelled with its name and code point.
- Compare zero-width, full-width, and Braille blank options to see which fits.
- Click the empty character you want to copy, or generate a run of them by length.
Use cases
- Choosing between a zero-width and a full-width blank.
- Testing which empty character a specific app keeps.
- Copying a known empty character by its code point.
Good to know
Empty characters differ in width and handling: a zero-width space adds no visible gap, Hangul filler and Braille blank occupy space, and apps strip them inconsistently. Comparing them helps you pick one that holds in your target app.
Frequently asked questions
Which empty character should I use?
If you want no visible gap, choose a zero-width one; if you need a space that holds, a full-width blank like Braille blank may survive better.
Why list the code points?
Knowing the exact code point helps you confirm which character you copied and reproduce it later if needed.
Do all of these work everywhere?
No. Each app treats invisible characters differently, so one may be kept in a field where another is stripped.