Blank Character Copy

Invisible characters for empty names in games and apps

Blank Character

U+200B

Invisible character for spacing and formatting

[Invisible]

Test Field

Paste the blank character here to verify it was copied:

Blank Character Copy guide

Some apps refuse an empty name or message but accept a character you cannot see. This tool copies an invisible character, the zero-width space (Unicode U+200B), to your clipboard in one click.

What the blank character is

U+200B is a real Unicode character with no width and no visible shape. Text fields count it as input, but it displays as nothing. After copying it, paste it into the test box on this page: it confirms the character is there and shows the character count.

Common uses

  • Blank-looking names or messages in apps and games that allow them.
  • Marking a spot where a long word or URL may wrap, since browsers can break lines at a zero-width space.
  • Testing how your own forms and validation handle invisible input.

Limitations

Many apps strip or reject zero-width characters, precisely because they are used to fake blank names, so it will not work everywhere.

It can also cause confusing bugs when it slips into code, usernames, or passwords: two strings that look identical will not match. If text that looks right refuses to match, a hidden U+200B is a common cause.

Frequently asked questions

What is this blank character?
It's U+200B, the zero-width space: an invisible Unicode character with no width. Copy it and paste it into a name or message field that won't accept an empty value.
What do people use it for?
Mostly for blank names or nicknames in games, apps, and chat platforms whose forms reject an empty string but don't check for invisible characters.
Is it safe to use everywhere?
Most modern apps handle it fine, but some older or stricter systems may strip invisible characters, or show a visible placeholder instead of true blank. Test it in your target app first.
Will people be able to tell I used it?
The character itself is invisible, but some platforms flag names with no visible characters, and copy-pasting it can behave oddly in text fields that trim whitespace. Try it before relying on it somewhere important.