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Character & Word Counter

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Type or paste any text to instantly see the character count (with and without spaces), word count, sentence count, line count, and UTF-8 byte size. Perfect for staying within length limits on social posts, meta descriptions, or form fields. Everything is computed locally in your browser.

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How to use

  1. Type or paste your text into the text area.
  2. The statistics update instantly as you type.
  3. Use 'characters without spaces' for strict length limits.
  4. Use the byte count to check UTF-8 storage size.
  5. Click Clear to start over.

Frequently asked questions

How are characters counted?
Characters are counted by Unicode code points, so emoji and accented letters count correctly.
How are words counted?
Words are sequences separated by whitespace; multiple spaces or line breaks don't inflate the count.
What is the byte count?
It's the size of your text encoded as UTF-8, which is how most systems store and transmit text.
Is my text stored anywhere?
It stays in your browser. Your input is saved locally so it's still there when you return, but it's never uploaded.

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