myText = thisComp.layer("textLayer").text.sourceText;
myText.length
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Interpolation
Character Counter for Text Layers
Counts and returns the total number of characters in a text layer, dynamically updating as the text changes.
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Character Counter for Text Layers
Practical use case
Ideal for animations or templates where character count impacts design decisions, like creating dynamic layouts or limiting text lengths.
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