About Character and Word Counter
Count characters including spaces, words and lines online, for free and in real time. Check text, captions and descriptions as you type.
How it works
Counts update as you type. The character count includes spaces, while words and lines provide additional measures.
How to use
- Type or paste your text.
- Check characters, words and lines.
- Edit the text and watch the totals update.
Practical example
The text Hello world has 11 characters including the space and 2 words.
Useful tips
A platform's own counting rules may differ for line breaks, emojis or Unicode characters. Use its final preview when a strict limit applies.
Frequently asked questions
Does the character count include spaces?
Yes. Spaces, punctuation and line breaks are included. The total represents characters including spaces rather than letters alone.
What is the difference between characters and words?
Characters include individual letters and spaces. Words are sequences of letters or numbers. For example, Bom dia has 7 characters and 2 words. Both counts are available at the same time.
Can I use this to count words in an essay?
Paste your essay and check the word total. Use this as a reference when revising its length. If your assignment requires a specific editor or counting method, verify the result with that method.
Does an emoji count as one character?
Not always. The counter counts Unicode code points. A simple emoji may count as one, while emoji sequences, skin tones and some combining accents can count as more than one even when they appear as a single symbol.
Is my text sent to the server for counting?
The count runs in your browser without sending your entered text to the server. You can edit it and follow the totals in real time.