Character Counter
Easily track character limits for class announcements, short responses, and emails! Our character counter is free and perfect for educators and students alike.
Fast
Count characters and see updates instantly.
Secure
Your content never leaves your browser.
Accurate
We’ll make sure every character is counted!
Count characters fastStick to assignment and grading guidelines
Easily check to see if your assignment meets the character limit. The Character Counter is great for students to see if they need to add or subtract content. For educators, it’s a helpful grading tool to quickly see if homework meets the requirements.
Free and onlineCount characters directly in your browser
Access our Character Counter on any device! You just need a browser (no apps or software to download). Whether you’re using a school laptop, tablet, or personal device, you can check character counts anywhere you go. You’ll get results in seconds, and it’s super simple to use.
How to use the Character Counter
Type or copy/paste your text
Enter the text that you want to check into our Character Counter. Make sure you grab all the content you need (feel free to edit directly in the text field).
Check your character count
As soon as you paste your content, you’ll see the character count—see if it matches your assignment criteria or required social media post length.
Adjust as needed
Whether you need to add or delete content, you can freely edit your work in the text area. The Character Counter will automatically detect any changes.
Frequently asked questions
What is a character counter?
A character counter tracks how many characters there are in a block of text. Characters can be letters, numbers, spaces, punctuation, and symbols. If you only want to count words, try our Word Counter tool instead.
Is my text secure when I paste it into the Character Counter?
Yes! Your text stored locally in your browser, but never sent to our servers. No one but you can see or edit your content.
How do I know if my text fits in a certain character limit?
Easy, just compare your text’s character count with the required parameters you were given. For example, if your assignment requires content within 250 characters, and your text is 360, then you are outside the character limit. You would have to edit your content until it gets down to 250 or slightly under.
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