Character & Line Count
Count characters and lines. Toggle spaces and newlines.
Data is never sent to the server. Everything runs locally in your browser. Safe for sensitive information.
About this tool
This tool counts characters and lines in real time. Three features: 1) Character, line, word count update as you type, 2) Toggle with/without spaces, 3) All processing in browser—no data sent to server. Ideal for SNS character limits and essay word count.
Tool interface
Characters
0
Lines
0
Words (space-separated)
0
Bytes (UTF-8)
0
Usage
- Type text in the input field
- Character, line, word count update in real time
- Toggle with/without spaces for your use case
When to use
SNS character limits, word count, code line count.
Examples
100 chars, 5 lines, 80 without spaces.
FAQ
Characters vs bytes?
Characters = visible count. Bytes = UTF-8 size. Japanese often 3–4 bytes per char.
Twitter character limit?
280 characters (including Japanese). Use this tool to check while typing.
How to use character count?
Type text. Character, line, word count update in real time. Toggle space inclusion.
Check essay word limit?
Use this tool. Count with/without spaces per requirements.
Count code lines?
Use line count in this tool. Counts newline-separated lines.
Word count vs character count?
Words = space-separated. Characters = all chars. Essays use words; Japanese uses characters.
SNS character limits?
Twitter 280, Instagram caption 2200, Facebook longer. This tool checks as you type.
With vs without spaces?
With = all chars. Without = excludes spaces. Toggle in this tool for your use case.
Real-time character count?
This tool updates count as you type.
Does character count send data?
No. All in browser. Input never sent to server.
Is Character & Line Count free?
Free to use, no sign-up required.
Is data sent to a server?
Input is processed locally in your browser—nothing is sent to our servers.
Supported browsers?
Tested on recent Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
Offline use?
Core features work offline after the first load.
vs CLI or desktop apps?
Character & Line Count is an install-free online alternative to CLI or desktop apps.
When to use it?
Use it when: SNS character limits, word count, code line count.
Usage example?
Example: 100 chars, 5 lines, 80 without spaces.
Main features?
Character count, Lines and words, Space toggle
How is this different from similar tools?
Character & Line Count runs in the browser with no install—ideal for quick checks before heavier CLI or IDE workflows.
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Character & Line Count
Basic workflow
- Type text in the input field
- Character, line, word count update in real time
- Toggle with/without spaces for your use case
Practical use cases
- SNS character limits, word count, code line count.
- This tool counts characters and lines in real time. Three features: 1) Character, line, word count update as you type, 2) Toggle with/without spaces, 3) All processing in browser—no data sent to server. Ideal for SNS character limits and essay word count.
- Character count
- Lines and words
Privacy & data handling
Input is processed locally in your browser—nothing is sent to our servers.
Things to watch out for
- Treat Character & Line Count as a quick check — re-verify critical values in your editor or CI before shipping.
- This tool runs locally: closing the tab clears unsaved input. Copy results you need to keep.
- Very large pastes can freeze a tab briefly — wait for the result before closing the tab.