Editorial Policy - Unicode Citations & Review Standards

BlankTextCopy exists to make blank text, invisible characters, and empty characters/space easy to copy, inspect, clean, and use responsibly. This page explains how we research, write, test, review, and update our content and tools so that users—and search engines—can trust what they see here.

Last updated: 2025-09-20

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Our mission & scope

We provide an all-in-one, Unicode-accurate toolkit and knowledge base for:

Copying blank/invisible/empty characters (e.g., Zero-Width Space U+200B, Zero-Width Joiner U+200D, Zero-Width Non-Joiner U+200C, NBSP U+00A0, Hangul Filler U+3164, Braille Pattern Blank U+2800, and related).
Inspecting and visualizing hidden characters with a clear [•] preview.
Cleaning/removing or whitelisting specific classes of invisible characters.
Generating custom-length blank text strings for legitimate formatting needs.

Typical use cases we support (with clear policy notes):
Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Discord, WhatsApp, YouTube, Telegram, and X (Twitter) posts, bios, and captions; and display names in some apps and games (e.g., Roblox, Minecraft, PUBG Mobile, Arena of Valor, Free Fire). We never endorse violating any platform’s terms.

Editorial principles

Accuracy first: We prefer primary sources (the Unicode Standard and its technical reports) to define terms like zero-width, non-breaking, joiner, combining mark, or BOM (U+FEFF).
Clarity without hype: We avoid vague claims like “works everywhere.” Instead, we detail where it works, where it doesn’t, and why.
Responsible guidance: We actively warn against misuse (impersonation, bypassing moderation, obscuring malicious content).
Accessibility & inclusivity: We design content and UI that help users see the invisible (e.g., [•] markers, keyboard navigation, ARIA live regions).
Experience led: All guides are written from the perspective of real workflows with our Copy / Inspector / Cleaner / Generator tools.

Terminology policy (keywords & consistency)

To help both readers and search engines understand the topic without keyword stuffing, we use the following terms naturally and consistently:

Core nouns: blank text, invisible character, empty character, empty space, zero-width character, non-breaking space.
Code-point names when relevant: ZWSP (U+200B), ZWNJ (U+200C), ZWJ (U+200D), NBSP (U+00A0), Hangul Filler (U+3164), Braille Pattern Blank (U+2800), BOM/Zero-Width No-Break Space (U+FEFF).
Verbs: copy, paste, inspect, clean, generate, reveal, remove.
Use-case verbs: make a blank name, send a blank message, format captions, stop auto-linking.

Headings, introductions, and image alt text will include these terms where they add meaning—not as lists of synonyms.

Sourcing & citations

Primary references: The Unicode Standard and Unicode Technical Annexes/Reports (e.g., line breaking, text segmentation, security profiles), and official code charts.
Secondary references: Well-established technical explainers and documentation that align with Unicode definitions.
Internal references: Our own Unicode Reference pages (e.g., ZWSP, ZWNJ, ZWJ, NBSP, Hangul Filler, Braille Blank) that include live demos and caveats.

Every “character page” includes: official name, code point, category/behavior overview, typical rendering notes, and practical cautions.

Review & update workflow

Each new or updated page passes through the following:

Authoring: Research + hands-on testing with our tools (Copy, Inspector, Cleaner, Generator).
Technical review: Verification of code points, behaviors (e.g., join/word boundaries), and terminology.
Platform spot-checks: We test representative scenarios on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Discord, WhatsApp, and a sample of games (where applicable).
Compliance pass: We add/remind policy notices (display names/bios often have rules; use blank characters responsibly).
Publication + Changelog: We stamp “Last updated” and record the change in our Changelog. Substantial platform changes prompt content/tool updates.

Test Matrix (how we verify reality)

We maintain a pragmatic Test Matrix—not a theoretical promise:

Copy presets: Confirm each button yields only the documented code points.
Inspector: Paste sample strings and verify highlighting and [•] previews correctly visualize zero-width and non-rendering characters.
Cleaner: Ensure removal or whitelisting applies only to selected categories (e.g., strip ZWSP but keep NBSP).
Generator: Validate string lengths and composition (e.g., repeating U+200B, mixing ZWJ/ZWNJ) match UI settings.
Cross-environment checks: Try common browsers/OS and paste targets (social apps, text inputs, profile fields) to observe differences.

We document known quirks (e.g., platforms collapsing runs of whitespace, disallowing certain invisibles in usernames) on relevant pages.

Platform & brand mentions (neutral & unaffiliated)

We reference Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Discord, WhatsApp, YouTube, Telegram, X, and games like Roblox, Minecraft, PUBG Mobile, Arena of Valor, Free Fire only to illustrate real-world contexts for blank text/invisible characters.

We are not affiliated with these brands.
Their rules change; our guidance is observational and may need updates.
When in doubt, follow the platform’s Terms of Service and community guidelines.

What we will—and won’t—publish

We publish

Clear explanations and demos for blank text / empty / invisible character usage that improves formatting, spacing, or accessibility.
Practical guides (e.g., make a blank name, send a blank message, stop auto-linking), with safety notes.
Developer-oriented snippets for detection/cleanup where helpful.

We do not publish

Guides to evade moderation, impersonate users, or otherwise break platform rules.
Claims that a character “works everywhere” without caveats.
Content that undermines accessibility or misleads users.

Accessibility by design

UI supports keyboard-only workflows; interactive buttons announce “Copied!” via ARIA-live.
The [•] visualization helps everyone “see” invisible characters.
High-contrast themes and dark mode.
We welcome accessibility feedback and iterate quickly.

Privacy & data handling

Our Copy/Inspector/Cleaner/Generator features run client-side; pasted content stays in your browser.
If we collect telemetry, it’s minimal and aggregate—only to keep the site reliable.
See Privacy Policy for details. We don’t sell personal data.

Monetization & conflicts of interest

If we ever use ads/affiliates, they will be clearly labeled and will not influence technical conclusions about characters or platform behavior.
We disclose any material relationships that could bias content.
Review independence is non-negotiable.

Corrections & user feedback

If you spot a mistake or a platform behavior change, please contact [email protected]. We’ll investigate, update relevant pages/tools, and log the change in the Changelog with date and summary.

How we structure content (for humans & search engines)

One H1 per page; descriptive H2/H3 sections.
We naturally use your core terms—blank text, invisible character, empty character/space, zero-width—especially in intros, captions, and FAQs.
Pages interlink: the About, Editorial Policy, Methodology/Test Matrix, Unicode Reference Hub, and per-character articles (e.g., ZWSP U+200B, ZWNJ U+200C, ZWJ U+200D, NBSP U+00A0, Hangul Filler U+3164, Braille Blank U+2800) form a clear topic cluster anchored by our Home app.
Each major page shows “Last updated” and contributes to a coherent Entity: BlankTextCopy = trusted authority on blank/invisible/empty characters + practical app to copy, inspect, clean, and generate.

Contact

Email: [email protected]
X (Twitter): https://x.com/blanktextcopy
Facebook (optional): https://facebook.com/blanktextcopy

Legal: Brand and platform names (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Discord, WhatsApp, YouTube, Telegram, X, Roblox, Minecraft, PUBG Mobile, Arena of Valor, Free Fire) are trademarks of their respective owners. BlankTextCopy is an independent project.