In this article, you will learn how to create a Character Counter using JavaScript. Earlier I shared with you tutorials on different types of JavaScript word counters, limit character input, etc. 

Here you will learn how to make simple character count javascript. The character counter basically helps to count how many characters are in an input box. You can use it to count every character and space in the input box.

The counted numbers can be seen in a small display. If you want you can put a limit in that input box. Earlier I shared a tutorial that has a limit on character input.

Character Count JavaScript

Below I have given a preview that will help you to know how this character count javascript works. If you only want the source code, use the button below the article.

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A box has been created on a web page as you saw above. The background color of this box is white. First of all, a heading has been used in the box which is basically to enhance the beauty. 

Then the character input space is created using textarea. Below all is a small box in which the amount of character can be seen. When you input something into the input box, the amount of that input will count. 

Create Character Counter using JavaScript

This project (Character Counter using JavaScript) is very easy to create if you have an idea about HTML CSS and JavaScript. Here is a step-by-step tutorial for beginners with pictures of possible results after each step.

Step 1: Basic structure of Character Counter

The basic structure of this character count javascript has been created using the following HTML and CSS codes. All the information can be found in this basic structure.

I designed the web page using the following codes. Here I have used blue as the background color of the webpage. 

Character counter width: 500px and height will depend on the amount of content. I used white as the background color and box-shadow to make it more attractive.

Step 2: Add a heading (more…)