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Character Counter for Text Layers

Counts and returns the total number of characters in a text layer, dynamically updating as the text changes.

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myText = thisComp.layer("textLayer").text.sourceText;
myText.length

Character Counter for Text Layers

Practical use case

Ideal for animations or templates where character count impacts design decisions, like creating dynamic layouts or limiting text lengths.

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Show Layer Count

Display (calculate) total layer counts in metadata overlays or track layer-heavy comps at a glance.

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Show Aspect Ratio

Quickly confirm and display aspect ratios in adaptive templates, after effects automation, and multi-format video exports.

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Show Resolution

Add live resolution metadata to templates, manage multi-resolution deliverables, or debug responsive motion graphics.

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Show Frame Rate

Display the frame rate directly inside your video for metadata overlays, debugging multiple deliverables, or automated template workflows.

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Show Composition Duration

Display the total duration of your video in templates, metadata overlays, or preview exports without manual updates.

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Show Composition Info

Display live composition metadata for previews or template validation without opening comp settings.

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