Character Counter - Word Counter Online

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Free character counter and word counter - check how many characters and how many words are in your text. No more manual counting - our character calculator will do it for you. Simply copy and paste your text below.

How to Use Online Character Counter

Instructions for using the free online character and word counter:

  1. Copy Text - Select your text using CTRL+A or mouse, then copy it using CTRL+C or the 'Copy' option from the context menu.
  2. Paste Text - Paste the copied text into the counter using CTRL+V or the 'Paste' option from the context menu.
  3. Check Results - You'll automatically receive information about the number of characters (with and without spaces) and word count in your text.

Online Character Counter - How It Works

Our character and word counter offers two simple methods:

1. Quick Keyboard Shortcuts for Character Counting:

  • CTRL+A - select text to count
  • CTRL+C - copy text
  • CTRL+V - paste into counter

2. Use Your Mouse to Check Word Count:

  • Select text with the left mouse button
  • Use the right mouse button and select "Copy"
  • Paste text into the word counter

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I count characters in text online?

To use the online character counter, simply copy your text (CTRL+C), paste it into the counter (CTRL+V), and you'll automatically get the character and word count.

How many characters does my text have?

Our character counter automatically shows the total number of characters in your text, both with and without spaces.

How can I check the word count in my text?

Simply paste your text into our word counter, and you'll instantly receive information about the number of words in your text.

What is an online character counter used for?

The online character counter is used for quickly checking text length for SEO, copywriting, translations, academic papers, and social media posts. It automatically counts both characters and words in your text.

What are the applications of a character counter?

The character counter is essential for copywriters (SEO and social media content), translators (translation billing), journalists (articles), students (papers), and SEO specialists (meta tags).

Applications of Character Counter and Word Calculator

For SEO Specialists:

  • Character counting in meta tags (title, description)
  • Checking character length of H1-H6 headers
  • Monitoring ALT text length
  • URL length optimization
  • Character counting for featured snippets

For Copywriters:

  • Quick word counting in articles
  • Checking character count for social media posts
  • Word counter for advertising copy
  • Character calculator for billing purposes
  • Content length monitoring according to requirements

For Journalists and Writers:

  • Length control for press articles
  • Text volume verification for editorial requirements
  • Precise measurement of chapter lengths
  • Monitoring writing progress
  • Content volume management

For Translators:

  • Accurate billing for translations
  • Monitoring text expansion between languages
  • Compliance checking with translation agency requirements
  • Translation optimization for character limits
  • Quick translation project quotations

Additional Features of Our Character Counter:

  • Option to manually type text for counting
  • One-click text clearing functionality
  • Real-time word and character counting
  • Character counting with and without spaces
  • Unicode character support