Caption shape examples
Include line breaks, tags, and mentions in the draft you count. Then preview final spacing in Instagram before posting.
Short promo
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Story-led
I rewrote this draft three times before the main point finally became obvious.
CTA-first
Try this before you publish: paste the caption, check the count, then preview the spacing.
Hashtag-heavy
Launch notes, creator tags, and hashtags should be counted with the caption, not added after.
Creator note
Longer captions need a clear first line, readable paragraph breaks, and a final in-app spacing check.