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Hidden Character Detector.
Locate control characters, non-breaking spaces and invisible Unicode formatting marks.
How to use Hidden Character Detector
Enter your text, adjust the available options and generate the result. Review the output before copying or downloading.
How it works
Locate control characters, non-breaking spaces and invisible Unicode formatting marks. Positions count Unicode code points from zero. Newlines and tabs are also reported.
Example
A zero-width space is reported as U+200B
Questions about Hidden Character Detector
Is Hidden Character Detector free, and do I need an account?
Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser without an account. Processing takes place on your device.
What are the limits and what should I check?
Positions count Unicode code points from zero. Newlines and tabs are also reported. Review the result before using it in your work.
Is my input sent to a server?
Your input is processed in your browser and is not uploaded by this tool. Files and pasted text are cleared when the page is refreshed. Normal website requests are still required to load the page and its libraries. Read the privacy explanation.