Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find answers to common questions about our character counting service.
Q.Why is character counting important?
Most documents like resumes, essays, and social media posts have specific length limits. Accurate counting helps you maintain professionalism and meet requirements.
Q.What is the difference between 'with spaces' and 'without spaces'?
'With spaces' counts every character including spaces and line breaks. 'Without spaces' counts only visible characters (letters, numbers, symbols).
Q.How are bytes calculated?
Our tool uses the UTF-8 encoding standard. English letters, numbers, and spaces count as 1 byte, while special or non-Latin characters can be 2-4 bytes.
Q.Do you store my text on your servers?
No. All text entered into our tool is processed locally within your browser's memory. No data is ever sent to or stored on our servers.
Q.Is there a limit to how much text I can count?
Technically, our counter can handle very long texts allowed by your browser. It's designed to process hundreds of thousands of characters smoothly in real-time.
Q.Is this tool mobile-friendly?
Yes, our website is fully responsive and optimized for all devices, including smartphones and tablets.
Q.Do you offer spell checking?
We provide links to professional external spell check tools in our header menu for Korean users. We focus on providing the most accurate counting stats.
Q.How are lines calculated?
The line count is based on the number of times you've pressed the 'Enter' key. Empty lines are also counted to give an accurate physical length of the document.
Q.Are special characters included in the count?
Yes, punctuation marks like periods (.), commas (,), and symbols are all counted as individual characters.
Q.Is this service really free?
Yes, Letter Counter is 100% free for all users with no limitations or hidden fees.