Online Character Counter
Paste your text below to instantly count the number of characters in your text.
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QuillBot’s free letter counter is a fast and easy way to get the character count of a piece of text. Our tool is simple and straightforward and only gives the most essential information. This makes it great for supporting writers of all kinds with a variety of projects. Try getting a character count for social media posts, homework assignments, personal writing, and much more.
What can you do with our character counter tool?
Monitor length
Know text length as you work
Meet limits
Avoid rework by ensuring text is the perfect length
Stay concise
Understand if writing is too dense and wordy
Plan content
Ensure text will fit into a design or page
Schoolwork
Ensure you stay within length requirements
Marketing
Adjust length of subject lines, ads, and more
Social media
Keep your posts within platform limits
SEO
Optimize titles, meta descriptions, and more
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Character counter FAQs
Got a question about our character count tool? Find out if we’ve answered it here.
What can I use to count characters?
The best way to know how many characters are in your text is to use QuillBot’s free character counter tool. It will instantly give you the exact length of your writing.
How does the character counter work?
Using QuillBot’s letter counter is easy. Just follow these steps:
1. Type or paste your text into the box
2. Decide if you want to include spaces in the count (toggle on/off)
3. Receive the final character count
4. Export or copy/paste your text to use elsewhere
Is there a limit to the amount of text I can input?
No, our character counter does not have a limit on the amount of text you can put in at once.
Can I use the character counter for multiple languages?
Yes. Our letter counter tracks the number of characters in a text, regardless of its language. This makes it perfect for multilingual projects.
What common character limits should I be aware of?
Each project is different, but here are some common character limits to be aware of.
X (formerly Twitter): 280
Facebook: 63,206
LinkedIn: 13 000 (140 until a "Read More" break)
Instagram: 2,200
Yelp: 5,000
Pinterest: 500
Reddit title: 300
Ebay title: 80
SEO titles: 60
SEO descriptions: 160
SMS: 160
Remember, every platform is different. When getting a character count, make sure to consult your project requirements carefully.