Invisible Character Generator
Create and copy invisible Unicode characters for WhatsApp, file names, social media, and more
Generate invisible characters with just one click! This tool allows you to create various types of invisible Unicode characters that can be used on WhatsApp, social media, file names, and more.
Available Invisible Characters
U+200B Zero Width Space
Acts like a space but has no width. Useful for line breaking opportunities in long words.
U+200C Zero Width Non-Joiner
Prevents adjacent characters from joining when they would normally connect.
U+200D Zero Width Joiner
Joins characters that would not normally connect. Often used in emoji combinations.
U+2060 Word Joiner
Similar to zero width space but doesn't create a line breaking opportunity.
Generate Invisible Characters
Common Uses
Social Media
Add invisible characters to bypass character restrictions or create special formatting.
Web Development
Prevent unwanted line breaks in long strings or create proper hyphenation.
File Naming
Create files that appear to have the same name by using invisible characters.
Text Formatting
Control how text wraps and flows in documents, emails, or websites.
About Invisible Characters and Unicode
Invisible characters are special characters in the Unicode standard that don't display visibly in text but take up space or affect formatting. They're essential for various applications in digital text formatting, web development, and online communication.
Unicode is an international encoding standard that assigns a unique number to every character across languages and scripts. This standard includes special characters like invisible spaces, joiners, and formatting characters that help control text behavior without being visible themselves.
What are invisible characters?
Invisible characters are Unicode characters that take up space but don't display visibly in text. They're useful for formatting, preventing line breaks, or creating hidden text. These characters are part of the Unicode standard and serve specific purposes in text processing and display.
The most commonly used invisible characters include Zero Width Space (U+200B), Zero Width Non-Joiner (U+200C), Zero Width Joiner (U+200D), and Word Joiner (U+2060).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I send a blank message on WhatsApp?
Generate a zero-width space character (U+200B) and copy it. Then paste it as your message on WhatsApp. The message will appear blank but is actually filled with invisible characters.
Why would I need invisible characters?
Invisible characters have many uses: creating blank messages in chat apps, preventing line breaks in web development, creating special text formatting, controlling how emojis combine, or for creative tricks in usernames and file naming.
Are invisible characters safe to use?
Yes, invisible characters are standard Unicode characters and are safe to use in most applications. However, some systems might filter or handle them differently, so results can vary depending on where you use them.
What's the difference between Zero Width Space and Word Joiner?
Both are invisible, but Zero Width Space (U+200B) allows line breaks at its position, while Word Joiner (U+2060) prevents line breaks. Use Zero Width Space when you want text to potentially wrap at that point, and Word Joiner when you want to keep words together.
Can I use these characters in code or programming?
While you technically can, it's generally not recommended to use invisible characters in programming code as they can cause debugging issues and confusion. In specific cases like string manipulation, they may be useful, but proceed with caution.