Invisible Character Copy Paste and Blank Text Generator
Copy paste invisible characters, blank space and empty text for a blank Discord name, an empty game username, or a message with nothing in it. Several options below, ranked by which platforms actually accept them. Free, no sign-up.
Definition: Invisible text, also called blank text, a blank space or an empty character, is made of real Unicode characters that render as nothing instead of a visible letter. It is not a trick or an exploit, just ordinary copy-paste text your device has no glyph to draw. Different platforms accept different invisible characters, so this page lists several with notes on where each one works.
Invisible Characters to Copy and Paste
Click any card to copy that character. Reliability notes tell you where each one actually holds up.
How invisible text actually works
Every character you can copy and paste, visible or not, is a Unicode code point. Most code points map to a glyph, a drawn shape, that your device's font renders on screen. A small number of code points are defined to have no visible glyph at all, either because they're formatting instructions (like a zero width joiner) or because they're a real printable character from another writing system that simply happens to look like blank space (like the Braille Blank Symbol, which is technically the Braille pattern for "no dots raised").
Pasting one of these into a name field, a chat message, or a bio doesn't delete or hide anything, it inserts a real character your device just doesn't draw. That's the entire mechanism behind every "blank name" trick you've seen on Discord, Fortnite, or anywhere else.
Blank Space, Blank Text and Empty Characters: What's the Difference?
People search for this in different words: space copy and paste, blank text, empty text, invisible character. They all describe the same goal, text that shows nothing, but they are different characters, and picking the wrong one is the usual reason a blank name fails. Here is how the common ones compare.
- A normal space (U+0020): the one on your keyboard. Most name fields and messages trim it, so a name made only of spaces is rejected or saved as empty.
- No-break space (U+00A0): looks like a space and keeps its width, but many apps still treat it as whitespace and trim it.
- Em space (U+2003): a wide gap, handy for spacing inside a bio line. It is also whitespace, so it is often stripped from the start or end of a name.
- Zero Width Space (U+200B): takes up no width at all. Good for splitting a word invisibly, and the one Discord removes from names.
- Hangul Filler (U+3164): a wide blank character that some games accept and many platforms reject.
- Braille Blank Symbol (U+2800): the most reliable for a blank name or an empty message, as covered above.
So for a blank space copy and paste inside a bio or caption, a no-break space or em space is usually enough. For blank text that has to survive a name field, or a message with nothing else in it, start with the Braille Blank Symbol from the cards above.
Getting a blank Discord name
Discord actively trims genuine Unicode whitespace and several zero-width characters from names before saving them, which is why copying a plain Zero Width Space often silently fails, your name reverts to what it was before. The fix is the Braille Blank Symbol (U+2800). Because Unicode's own character database does not classify it as whitespace, Discord's trimming logic leaves it alone, and it saves as a genuinely blank-looking name or nickname.
To use it: copy the Braille Blank card above, open Discord Settings → My Account → edit your Display Name (or right-click a server to set a per-server nickname), clear the field, paste, and save.
Blank names in games
Fortnite
Fortnite's name field has historically accepted the Hangul Filler character for a blank-looking display name, though Epic has tightened validation over time, so results can vary by platform (PC, console, mobile). The Braille Blank Symbol is the more consistently reliable option currently.
Minecraft / Roblox
Most game platforms validate usernames against an allowed character set at account creation and reject anything outside it, so blank invisible names generally only work in in-game display names or chat, not the account username itself.
Steam
Steam's persona name field accepts a wide range of Unicode, and the Braille Blank Symbol typically holds as a blank-looking display name, separate from your permanent Steam account username, which has its own stricter rules.
Platform validation changes over time as developers patch these tricks, so treat "works" as "worked at time of testing" rather than a permanent guarantee, and always have a fallback name ready.
Is this against the rules?
Using a Unicode character that happens to render as blank is not fundamentally different from using any other character in a name, it's not a hack or an exploit of a security flaw. It won't get an account flagged or banned on its own. That said, some specific competitive games and platforms explicitly restrict blank or hard-to-read names in their own separate rules, usually to prevent impersonation or unreadable leaderboards, so it's worth checking a given game's specific policy if you're using this for something competitive rather than a Discord server or casual account.
Invisible text on iPhone, Android and desktop
Copy and paste works the same on most modern devices. Tap Copy on a card above, switch to the app where you want the blank, and paste. On iPhone, long press in the text box and choose Paste. On Android, long press and tap Paste. On a computer, use Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Because nothing is drawn, the only sign it worked is that the cursor moves forward or a blank message bubble appears.
If an app refuses your blank message, it is treating the character as empty. Try the Braille Blank Symbol first, since it is the least likely to be treated that way, then try the other cards.
Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp
Instagram strips ordinary empty lines from bios and captions. A blank character on its own line is the common way to keep spacing between sections. Test it in a draft, since Instagram can change how it handles these characters.
TikTok
People paste a blank character into display names and bios for a minimal look. TikTok's @handle only accepts plain characters, so this works for the display name, not the handle.
WhatsApp and iMessage
Both apps normally refuse an empty message. A blank character makes the message non empty, so it sends as a blank bubble. Behavior can vary by app version.
For styled, visible text in the same places, use the Font Generator or the Bio Builder.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I copy and paste a blank space?
Click a card above to copy it, then paste it where you need it. For a gap inside a sentence, a no-break space or em space is usually enough. For a name or message that must look empty, copy the Braille Blank Symbol, since a normal space is trimmed by most apps.
What is the difference between invisible text, blank text and a space?
Invisible text and blank text are the same idea: a real Unicode character with no visible glyph. A normal space is also blank, but apps trim it from names and messages, while characters like the Braille Blank Symbol are kept. That is why blank text works where a plain space does not.
How do I send a blank message?
Copy the Braille Blank Symbol from the cards above, paste it into the message box and send. Apps that block messages made only of spaces usually accept it, though each app sets its own rules and may change them, so try another card if it is rejected.
Is there really an invisible character I can copy and paste?
Yes. Unicode includes several characters that render as blank space or nothing visible at all, including the Braille Blank Symbol (U+2800), Hangul Filler (U+3164), and Zero Width Space (U+200B). None of these delete or hide existing text, they are real characters your device just doesn't draw a visible glyph for.
Which invisible character works best for a blank Discord name?
The Braille Blank Symbol (U+2800) is the most reliable choice for Discord. Discord's client trims genuine whitespace and zero-width characters from names before saving them, which is why a Zero Width Space alone often gets silently removed. The Braille Blank Symbol is not whitespace by Unicode's own classification, so Discord treats it as a real character and keeps it.
Why did my blank name get rejected or reset?
Most platforms block a name field from being entirely empty after trimming whitespace-equivalent characters, and several also run a minimum-length check. If a blank name reverts or gets rejected, try the Braille Blank Symbol instead of Zero Width Space or Hangul Filler, and pair it with one extra invisible character if the platform enforces a minimum character count.
Is using an invisible name against a platform's terms of service?
Using a Unicode character that happens to render as blank is not different from using any other valid Unicode character in your name, it is not a hack, exploit, or violation of most platforms' terms. It will not get an account banned on its own. Some competitive games do restrict blank names specifically in their own rules, so check the game's own policy if you are worried.
Can I hide text inside a message using an invisible character?
A Zero Width Space (U+200B) placed between visible characters can break up a word without adding visible space, sometimes used to bypass simple word filters, but it does not hide entire hidden messages, and most modern moderation systems strip or normalize zero-width characters specifically because of this use.
How do I send invisible text on iPhone?
Copy the Braille Blank Symbol from the top card on this page, open your messaging app, and paste it as the message. The message sends as a blank looking bubble. This works in most apps, but an app can choose to reject or trim a message it reads as empty, so if it fails, try a different character card.
How do I copy and paste invisible text?
Tap the Copy button on any card above, then paste it where you want the blank character. Nothing will appear after you paste, which is normal. The character is there, it just has no visible shape. The Braille Blank Symbol is the best one to try first.
Can I use invisible text in an Instagram bio or comment?
People use the Braille Blank Symbol to keep blank lines and spacing in Instagram bios and captions, because Instagram removes ordinary empty lines. Whether a given field accepts it can change with app updates, so test it in a draft first.
Does invisible text work on TikTok and WhatsApp?
Often yes. Pasting the Braille Blank Symbol usually gives a blank looking name or message on both, but each app sets its own rules and updates them, so results vary. Try the Braille Blank Symbol first, then the other cards if it is rejected.
Can I use blank text copy paste to make an invisible username?
Only in some places. A display name or nickname can often hold a blank character such as the Braille blank (U+2800), but a username or handle usually accepts only plain letters, numbers and a few symbols, so apps reject blank characters there. Rules change, so test it before you rely on it.