About BlankTextCopy

BlankTextCopy — copy, generate, inspect & clean blank text, space, invisible and empty characters.
We build an all-in-one, Unicode-accurate toolkit for people who need invisible/blank characters for formatting, accessibility, creative use, and safe, policy-compliant workflows.

Why this site exists

“Blank text,” “invisible characters,” and “empty space” are common needs—but most tools only do one thing (a single “Copy” button). That creates confusion and misuse:

  • Users can’t see what they just copied.
  • They don’t know which character is appropriate (ZWSP vs NBSP vs Hangul Filler vs Braille Blank…).
  • There’s no inspection or clean-up tool when hidden characters break formatting.
  • Little to no guidance about platform policies, responsible use, and Unicode nuances.

BlankTextCopy solves this by putting the entire workflow in one place—Quick Copy → Inspector → Cleaner → Generator—backed by concise docs and a testable method.

What makes us different

  1. All-in-one workflow (not just a copy button)
    • Quick Copy: one-tap presets for common characters (e.g., Zero-Width Space, Zero-Width Joiner/Non-Joiner, NBSP, Hangul Filler, Braille blank).
    • Inspector: paste any text to reveal and highlight hidden characters.
    • Cleaner: remove or whitelist specific classes of invisible characters.
    • Generator: build custom-length blank strings with a [•] preview so you can “see the invisible.”
  2. Unicode-accurate references
    • Every character we offer is documented with its code point, intended purpose, and behavioral caveats.
    • We explain when not to use a character (e.g., why NBSP behaves differently from ZWSP; why some “blank” glyphs aren’t truly zero-width).
    • We avoid vague labels like “magic space” and stick to the Unicode names and semantics.
  3. Responsible use, platform awareness
    • We do not encourage violating platform rules or impersonation.
    • Guides highlight policy-sensitive contexts (usernames, chat apps, forms) and recommend compliant alternatives.
    • The UI makes safety explicit (e.g., “This may not be accepted in usernames; check the platform’s policies.”).
  4. Client-side privacy & performance
    • Core tools run client-side (in your browser) for speed and privacy.
    • We avoid heavy libraries and third-party trackers; the experience is fast even on low-end devices.
    • Keyboard-first UX, ARIA-live announcements, and dark mode are built-in.
  5. Open methods & changelog culture
    • We publish a Changelog and a lightweight Test Matrix describing how we verify behaviors across platforms/browsers.
    • When a platform changes how it handles “blank text,” we log it and update presets accordingly.

Who uses BlankTextCopy?

  • Creators & social media managers who need controlled spacing or to break auto-linking.
  • Developers & QA who must detect/strip zero-width characters in inputs.
  • Designers/typographers experimenting with spacing and layout effects.
  • Writers/translators dealing with copy where invisible characters slipped in and need cleaning.
  • Educators who want a simple way to demonstrate Unicode behavior.

Editorial & research standards

  • Accuracy first: We align with Unicode names/descriptions; where behavior differs by rendering engine or platform, we call it out.
  • No hype, no tricks: We don’t advertise a character as “universal”—we describe where it works, where it fails, and why.
  • Reproducibility: Our examples can be repeated by users; the Inspector shows exactly what’s going on.

Review process:

  • Content on character pages (e.g., ZWSP, ZWJ, ZWNJ, NBSP, Hangul Filler, Braille blank) is checked for naming accuracy, typical behaviors, and any known pitfalls.
  • Use-case guides are reviewed to ensure they include policy cautions and safer alternatives where relevant.
  • Significant edits get a changelog entry with date and a short rationale.

Methodology & test matrix (how we verify)

We maintain a lightweight Test Matrix to validate common scenarios:

  • Copy behavior (does the preset yield the expected code points?).
  • Visualization (does the [•] preview reflect length and join behavior?).
  • Paste targets (common OS/browser/app input fields).
  • Cleaning rules (does Cleaner remove exactly what it says while preserving allowed characters?).

Note: Platform behaviors change. We document what we observe and update presets and notes when needed.

Responsible use & policy notes

Invisible characters can be misused. We explicitly discourage:

  • Deceptive usernames or impersonation.
  • Circumventing moderation or accessibility features.
  • Obscuring malicious links or content.

Use BlankTextCopy for formatting, accessibility, education, and compliant customization—not for violating terms of service.

Accessibility commitments

  • Inspector highlights hidden characters with clear color and text markers (e.g., between [•]).
  • ARIA-live feedback for copied text (“Copied!”).
  • Semantic HTML for screen readers and keyboard navigation.
  • High-contrast modes and dark mode are available.
  • We welcome feedback from the accessibility community to keep improving.

Privacy & data

  • Core tools run in your browser. We do not upload your pasted content to our servers for the Inspector or Cleaner.
  • We collect only minimal operational data (e.g., anonymized performance metrics) if/when strictly necessary to keep the site reliable.
  • No sale of personal data. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Security posture

  • Minimal dependencies; no opaque third-party scripts for core functions.
  • Regular dependency updates and monitoring.
  • Report issues to [email protected] (responsible disclosure appreciated).

Roadmap

  • Per-platform presets with clear, versioned notes (e.g., “Works in Browser X vY / App Z build W”).
  • Batch cleaner (drop a text file, get a cleaned copy client-side).
  • Developer notes sections (copy-paste snippets for validation/cleanup in popular languages).
  • Internationalization (i18n) for help pages.

How to cite BlankTextCopy

If you reference us in documentation or a blog post:

BlankTextCopy (2025). “Blank text, invisible characters & empty space — practical tools and Unicode-accurate references.” Available at: https://blanktextcopy.com/

Contact

  • Email: [email protected]
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  • Facebook (optional): https://facebook.com/blanktextcopy
  • Press & Brand Assets: logo, color palette, and screenshots available on request.

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