This is used to count the number of characters in a variable.
| Parameter Position | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | boolean | No | FALSE |
This determines whether or not to include whitespace characters in the count. |
Example 5.4. count_characters
<?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. 29 33
See also
count_words,
count_sentences and
count_paragraphs.
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