📝Character Counter
Count characters, words, and lines in real time. Use for Naver blog, cover letters, papers, college essays, contest entries, newspaper columns, and Twitter/SNS character limits.
How to use
- 1Paste your text in the input box above.
- 2Character count, count without spaces, words, and lines display live on the right.
- 3Edit until you fit the desired character limit.
FAQ
How does Naver Blog count characters?+
Naver generally counts characters including spaces. This tool shows both with and without spaces.
Are Korean and English counted differently?+
Character count is 1 per character either way, but byte count differs — Korean is 2–3 bytes per character. Byte count is also shown.
How do Korean college essays count characters?+
Varies by university. Most include spaces, some exclude. Always check the admission guide. Aim for about 95% of the limit since even one extra character can cause a cutoff.
How does Twitter count 280 characters?+
Twitter counts English at 1 character but Korean, Japanese, and Chinese at 2 characters each. May differ from this tool's count.
How are emojis counted?+
Usually 1 character, but some systems count compound emojis (skin tone, ZWJ) as 2–4. Check the actual SNS for exact counts.
Does it count manuscript pages?+
Yes. The 200-character manuscript page count is shown automatically — useful for literary contest submissions.