Hidden Character Detector
About This Spell
With a wizard's whisper, Find invisible Unicode characters like zero-width spaces and BiDi control marks that can break formatting or code.
How to Cast the Spell
- Paste the text to scan.
- Click Scan to list any hidden characters by index.
- Remove or replace them in your source text.
Privacy-first processing every time
WizardOfAZ tools do not need registrations, no accounts or sign-up required. Totally Free.
- Local only: There are many tools like Text tools, some CSV tools, List tools etc. that are only processed on your browser. Data and Documents are transformed on your machine, so nothing is sent to our servers.
- Transparent progress: Watch the processing banner appear as soon as work begins and know exactly when it completes.
- Clear safeguards: Every tool links directly to our privacy policy and has been reviewed for accessibility.
- Secure Process: Some Tools need to be processed in the servers so the Old Wizard processes your files securely on our servers, keeping them for up to 1 hour so your tool can finish its work—after that, they are automatically deleted after 1 Hour.
“The wizard does everything I need. I can merge sensitive PDFs without a second thought.”
— Morgan, legal operations lead
What is Hidden Character Detector?
Hidden Character Detector is a free text utility from WizardOfAZ. Use it to detect text snippets automatically as part of your writing and editing, without installing extra software.
Popular ways to use Hidden Character Detector
- Streamline writing and editing by using Hidden Character Detector to detect text snippets automatically.
- Share deliverables faster—processed text snippets are ready for download in seconds.
- Combine Hidden Character Detector with other WizardOfAZ tools to keep complex workflows in one browser tab.
Examples and workflow tips
- Upload a sample file, cast the spell to detect text snippets automatically, and download the processed result instantly.
- Bookmark the Hidden Character Detector in your browser so recurring tasks stay only one click away.
- Share the spell with teammates who need a quick, no-install way to detect text snippets automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hidden Character Detector secure?
Yes. The Hidden Character Detector runs entirely in your browser, which means your content never leave your device.
What can I do with the Hidden Character Detector?
You can writing and editing by processing text snippets without uploading them to an external service.
Can I use Hidden Character Detector on mobile?
Yes. WizardOfAZ tools are responsive, so you can launch the spell on desktops, tablets, or phones without installing extra apps.
Related tools to explore
Expand your toolkit with other WizardOfAZ spells that complement Hidden Character Detector:
- Base64 Tool — Use it to work with text snippets using flexible options.
- Case Converter — Use it to work with files using flexible options.
- Case Styles Converter — Use it to work with files using flexible options.