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count_characters
This is used to count the number of characters in a variable.
Basic usage
{$myVar|count_characters}
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | boolean | No | This determines whether to include whitespace characters in the count. |
Examples
<?php
$smarty->assign('articleTitle', 'Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures.');
Where template is:
{$articleTitle}
{$articleTitle|count_characters}
{$articleTitle|count_characters:true}
Will output:
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures.
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See also count_words,
count_sentences and
count_paragraphs.