Blank profile names
Use blank-looking characters where a platform rejects a normal empty field. Platform rules can change, so test before relying on it.
Copy a blank character, generate repeated invisible text, and test whether the pasted result is actually present. Use it for layout checks, profile formatting, empty messages, and Unicode compatibility tests.
Choose a character, set the amount, then copy the generated invisible text.
Generated output
3 x U+200B
Paste invisible text into the box. If the counter changes while the box appears blank, the character is present.
Use this table to compare common blank and invisible Unicode characters. Some are spacing characters, while others are zero-width formatting characters.
| Unicode | Name | HTML | Sample | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U+0020 | Regular SpaceStandard visible text spacing. |   | [ ] | |
| U+00A0 | No-Break SpaceKeeps adjacent words from breaking across lines. | | [ ] | |
| U+2002 | En SpaceMedium-width typographic spacing. |   | [ ] | |
| U+2003 | Em SpaceWide typographic spacing roughly equal to the font size. |   | [ ] | |
| U+2009 | Thin SpaceNarrow spacing for compact typography. |   | [ ] | |
| U+200A | Hair SpaceVery narrow spacing for fine layout tests. |   | [ ] | |
| U+200B | Zero Width SpaceAdds an invisible break opportunity in text without showing a normal space. | ​ | [] | |
| U+2060 | Word JoinerHelps keep nearby text together while remaining invisible. | ⁠ | [] | |
| U+3164 | Hangul FillerOften accepted where a visible blank profile name or empty field is needed. | ㅤ | [ㅤ] | |
| U+200C | Zero Width Non-JoinerPrevents characters from joining in scripts where joining behavior matters. | ‌ | [] | |
| U+200D | Zero Width JoinerJoins characters and is also used inside many emoji sequences. | ‍ | [] | |
| U+2063 | Invisible SeparatorSeparates text invisibly in technical or formatting tests. | ⁣ | [] | |
| U+2800 | Braille Pattern BlankBlank-looking character that is often accepted in usernames and labels. | ⠀ | [⠀] | |
| U+FEFF | Zero Width No-Break SpaceLegacy invisible no-break character. Use only when compatibility requires it. |  | [] |
Use blank-looking characters where a platform rejects a normal empty field. Platform rules can change, so test before relying on it.
Invisible text can help test chat apps, status fields, and message boxes that do not accept a regular blank space.
Zero-width and spacing characters are useful when checking line breaks, word wrapping, and copy-paste behavior.
It is a Unicode character that can exist in text while appearing blank or nearly blank to the human eye.
Often yes, but each app has its own rules. If an app strips the character, try another blank character from the table.
Some forms normalize whitespace or remove zero-width characters to prevent formatting issues and abuse.
Use it for formatting, testing, and light profile customization. Avoid placing invisible characters in important records, passwords, or official names.