Character count in Notepad++

Should I install any plugins or there is build-in way to see the text length? Length in the status line gives me the byte size, not char count.

2 Answers

If you double click around 'Length' in status bar, this window will pop up:

I hope it is what you looking for.

I suggest the TextFX Characters plugin for Notepad++.

1). Install the plugin.

2). Highlight the text you want to count.

3). From the tool bar "TextFX -> TextFX Tools -> Word Count"

It gives the word count, character count, and other information.

I use Notepad++ v8.1.4 (32-bit)