Character Counter
Count characters, letters, words, sentences, and paragraphs in your text instantly. Results update in real time as you type or paste.
Characters
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No Spaces
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Words
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Lines
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Character Counting Methods
| Method | What It Counts | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Characters (with spaces) | Every character including spaces | SMS messages, meta tags |
| Characters (no spaces) | Letters, numbers, punctuation only | Academic citations, some platforms |
| Letters only | A-Z characters only | Coding, word games |
Common Character Limits
| Platform / Context | Limit |
|---|---|
| Twitter / X post | 280 characters |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
| SMS message | 160 characters (single) |
| Google meta title | ~60 characters |
| Google meta description | ~160 characters |
| Facebook post | 63,206 characters |
| YouTube description | 5,000 characters |
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Open Word CounterFrequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between characters and letters?
Characters include everything: letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation. Letters refer only to alphabetic characters (A-Z). Our character counter shows both characters with spaces and characters without spaces.
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, spaces are characters. Our tool shows both the total character count (including spaces) and the character count without spaces, so you can use whichever is relevant.
What is a character counter used for?
Character counters are essential for social media posts (Twitter's 280 limit), SEO meta tags (title 60, description 160), SMS messages (160 per segment), and academic assignments that specify character limits.