Character Counter

No. All calculations happen entirely in your browser and nothing is sent to or stored on a server.

We show both the count including spaces and the count excluding spaces at the same time, since many forms (like job applications) require one or the other.

Some systems limit input by byte size rather than character count. Since multi-byte characters take up more bytes, checking this in advance helps you avoid submission errors.

Yes, words are split on whitespace, so it counts correctly regardless of language. For languages with more flexible spacing conventions, we'd still recommend checking the character count alongside the word count for forms with strict requirements.

Yes, it shows both the with-spaces and without-spaces character counts that most application forms ask for, side by side. Exact counting rules can vary slightly between submission systems, so it's worth a final check on the actual platform before you submit.