Tip of the Day | Saturday 5 September 2026

This tool shows you the number of characters in the currently selected cell.

Knowing this is helpful when you need to:

• Check if the text fits within a character limit
• Prepare data for import/export into other systems
• Analyze or validate text length in cells

For example, if the cell contains the value "Microsoft Excel", the result will be 15 characters.

Compared to using Excel's =LEN() formula, this tool:

• Works instantly without inserting a formula
• Doesn't change or clutter your worksheet
• Works even on protected sheets where formulas can't be entered

Tip:
If you need to check multiple cells at once, using Excel's =LEN() formula is more efficient.

Starting this tool