An invisible character is useful whenever a space gets trimmed or a field refuses to stay empty, but typing one is not possible from a normal keyboard.
This page collects common invisible characters as labelled buttons, so you can pick one, see its code point, and copy it in a single click.
How to use Invisible Character Copy and Paste
- Browse the invisible character buttons, each labelled with a name and code point.
- Click a button to copy that invisible character to your clipboard.
- Want several? Set a length and generate a run of the character to copy at once.
Use cases
- Holding a space that would otherwise be trimmed.
- Keeping a field from validating as empty.
- Adding hidden spacing inside a line of text.
Good to know
Invisible characters are Unicode code points that occupy a position without drawing anything, such as a zero-width space or a no-break style space. Different apps keep or strip them inconsistently, so the same character may behave differently across sites.
Frequently asked questions
What is an invisible character used for?
Common uses are holding a space that gets trimmed, filling a field that rejects blanks, or adding hidden spacing inside text.
How do I know which character I copied?
Each button shows the character name and its code point, so you can confirm exactly what landed on your clipboard.
Why does it sometimes not work?
Some apps strip or normalise invisible characters; switching to another invisible character from the buttons often helps.