Character Counter
＋More features (target length check, word count, count with HTML removed)
Target length check
Checks whether the text in the box above fits a limit such as “within N characters”, and how many characters you have left.
Count only the body text of HTML
Paste HTML source and this counts only the visible body text, with tags and <script> blocks removed.
Paste any text and see how many characters it contains straight away. The count without spaces, the number of lines and the number of Japanese manuscript sheets are shown at the same time. Useful for the “within N characters” limits on Japanese job-application forms (entry sheets), school reports and social posts.
How to use
- Type into the text box, or paste text you have copied.
- The count updates as you type — no button needed (the button works too).
- Use “Excluding spaces” when the character limit is strict.
How it is counted
- The character count is the number of characters excluding line breaks. “Excluding spaces” additionally removes half-width spaces, full-width spaces (the wide space produced by Japanese input) and tabs.
- Special characters such as emoji are counted as one character each (per Unicode code point).
- The manuscript-sheet figure is the character count ÷ 400, rounded up. Genko yoshi is the ruled paper used in Japanese schools and publishing, with 400 squares (one character per square) on a sheet, so Japanese assignments are often set as “N sheets”.
Sources and assumptions
- A purely mechanical count based on how characters are counted in Unicode (per code point).
Assumptions and notes
- Some organisations and services count line breaks and spaces as characters too. Check the rules of the place you are submitting to.
- Combined emoji such as “👨👩👧” look like one character but may be counted as several.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my count differ from the one in Word?
Word’s word-count also shows characters including spaces by default, but differences appear in how line breaks are handled, or if the “words” figure is read by mistake. This tool excludes line breaks and shows both counts — with and without spaces — so use whichever matches the requirement.
Can I use it for the 140-character limit on X (formerly Twitter)?
As a rough guide, yes. But X has its own rules, such as counting half-width letters and digits as half a character, so check the counter in the posting screen for the exact figure.
Is the text I enter sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens entirely inside your own device (in your browser), and the text is never transmitted.