Character Counter

Advanced text analysis including character counts, word frequency, sentence breakdown, symbol detection, and reading time estimation.

How to Use Character Counter

Follow these simple steps to count characters from text effectively

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Type or paste your text into the input field.

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Watch real-time counts update as you write or edit.

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Access detailed breakdowns including social media character limits and formatting analysis.

Character Counter FAQ

Common questions about character counting tool

How accurate is counting for social media platforms?
Our counter includes built-in limits for Twitter (280 characters), Instagram captions (2,200 characters), LinkedIn posts (3,000 characters), and other major platforms with real-time validation.
Does it handle emojis and special characters correctly?
Yes, we accurately count emojis, Unicode symbols, and special characters as they appear on different platforms. Some platforms count emojis differently, and we account for these variations.
Can I analyze text from different file formats?
You can paste content from Word documents, PDFs, web pages, or any text source. The tool automatically strips formatting while preserving the actual character count.
How does multilingual counting work?
Our counter handles all Unicode languages including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and European scripts. Each character is counted individually, and we provide language-specific insights when detected.

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