Invisible Character Copy Paste — Blank Space, Empty Text & More

Sometimes you need to type... nothing. A character that exists but is invisible. A blank space that isn't a normal space. It sounds weird until you realize how often this comes up: empty Discord usernames, blank messages on WhatsApp, spacing tricks in Instagram bios, blank Roblox display names, empty lines in places that don't allow regular spaces.

There are actually several different invisible Unicode characters, and they each behave slightly differently depending on where you use them. I'll explain what they are, give you characters ready to copy, and show you exactly where each one works.

Invisible Characters — Ready to Copy

Here are the most commonly used invisible characters. Each box below contains an invisible character — select the text inside the box and copy it (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C).

What's the Difference Between These?

Not all invisible characters are created equal. Here's the breakdown:

Hangul Filler (ㅤ) — The All-Rounder

This is technically a character from the Korean writing system (Hangul) that represents an empty filler space. It looks like nothing but counts as a real character. This is the most versatile invisible character because most platforms treat it as valid text content. Discord won't strip it, Instagram accepts it in bios, and Roblox allows it in display names.

Braille Blank (⠀) — The Runner-Up

Unicode U+2800 is a braille pattern with no raised dots — meaning it's visually blank. It's part of the braille character set, so platforms are unlikely to filter it out (since filtering it would break braille text). Works great on Discord, Steam, and most social platforms.

Zero-Width Space — Truly Zero Width

The zero-width space (U+200B) takes up literally no space. It's not just invisible — it has zero width. This makes it useful for things like breaking long words without a visible hyphen. However, many platforms have started filtering these out because they were being used to bypass word filters.

Em Space / En Space / Hair Space

These are different-width versions of the standard space character. An em space is as wide as the letter "M", an en space is half that, and a hair space is very thin. They're most useful for precise text formatting rather than creating invisible content.

Platform-Specific Guide

Discord — Invisible Username and Blank Messages

Discord is the #1 reason people search for invisible characters. Here's what works:

• Blank display name: Copy the Hangul Filler ㅤ or Braille Blank ⠀ from above and paste it as your display name in Server Settings. Your name will appear empty.
• Blank message: Paste an invisible character in the message box and hit send. The message appears empty but was actually sent.
• Invisible role name: Server admins can create roles with invisible names by pasting ㅤ as the role name.

Note: The zero-width space (U+200B) used to work for Discord names but Discord started trimming it. Stick with the Hangul Filler — it still works as of 2026.

Instagram — Bio Spacing

Instagram bios are notoriously tricky with spacing. Normal line breaks get collapsed, and regular spaces at the beginning of lines get stripped. Invisible characters fix this:

• Line spacing: Use invisible characters on empty lines to create vertical spacing in your bio
• Indentation: Paste invisible characters before text to create indented lines
• Centering effect: Use invisible characters as padding before short lines to create a centered look

For more Instagram bio decoration, check out our guide on aesthetic symbols for Instagram bios.

WhatsApp — Blank Messages

Want to send a completely empty-looking message on WhatsApp? Copy the Hangul Filler or Braille Blank and send it. The recipient sees a blank bubble. It's a harmless prank that confuses people every time.

Roblox — Blank Display Name

Roblox lets you set a display name separate from your username. Paste the Hangul Filler ㅤ as your display name and your name appears invisible in-game. Your username still exists behind the scenes, but other players see nothing.

Steam — Invisible Profile Name

Steam allows the Braille Blank ⠀ in profile names. Go to Edit Profile → Profile Name, paste the character, and save. Your name appears blank on your profile and in friend lists.

Twitter/X — Empty Tweets

You can tweet what appears to be an empty tweet using invisible characters. Copy the Hangul Filler, paste it in the tweet composer, and post. It shows up as a blank tweet. (Twitter does strip zero-width spaces, but the Hangul Filler works.)

How Invisible Characters Work (Technical Explanation)

Every character you see on screen has a Unicode code point — a number that identifies it. A regular space is U+0020. The letter A is U+0041. These invisible characters are real Unicode characters with their own code points, but their visual representation is... nothing.

The reason they work for "empty" names and messages is that software checks whether a field contains characters — and these invisible characters count as characters. The field isn't empty, it contains text. That text just happens to be invisible.

It's the same reason you can't just use regular spaces — most platforms trim leading/trailing spaces and collapse multiple spaces into one. But these special Unicode characters aren't spaces as far as the software is concerned. They're "real" characters that just don't have a visible form.

Common Issues and Fixes

"It doesn't work — the platform says the field is empty"

Some platforms have gotten smarter about detecting invisible characters. If one doesn't work, try a different one from the list above. The Hangul Filler and Braille Blank have the highest success rate in 2026.

"The character turns into a question mark or box"

This means the font being used doesn't support that character. The Braille Blank (⠀) is the safest bet since it's part of a widely-supported character set. The Hangul Filler also works on almost all modern devices.

"It worked but then stopped working"

Platforms update their character validation rules regularly. What works today might get patched tomorrow. This article is current as of February 2026, but if something stops working, try the other characters on the list.

Other Useful Spacing Characters

Beyond invisible characters, there are several special space characters that can be useful for formatting:

Final Thoughts

Invisible characters are one of those weird corners of Unicode that turned out to be incredibly useful for the modern internet. They weren't designed for creating blank usernames or empty messages — the Hangul Filler exists because Korean typography needs it, and the Braille Blank exists because Braille needs it. But people being people, we found creative uses for them.

The Hangul Filler (ㅤ) is your best bet for most situations. It's the most widely accepted invisible character across platforms in 2026. Keep the Braille Blank (⠀) as a backup.

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