Question 1

What are the character limits on X names?

Accepted Answer

The @handle allows fifteen characters of letters, numbers and underscores only. The display name allows fifty characters of full Unicode, and the bio allows 160, so both of the latter accept styled fonts and symbols.

Question 2

Can I put symbols in my X handle?

Accepted Answer

No. Handles are restricted to alphanumerics and underscores because they form part of a URL and of the @mention syntax. Symbols belong in the display name, which sits directly above the handle on your profile.

Question 3

Do styled display names break mentions or replies?

Accepted Answer

They do not. Mentions resolve against the handle, so a decorated display name never breaks a reply thread. It can make you harder to find when someone types your name into search, however.

Question 4

Why does my styled name look different in the app and on the web?

Accepted Answer

The web client and the mobile apps use different font stacks, so a character present in one may fall back in another. Mathematical alphanumerics are the most consistent choice across all three.

Question 5

How often can I change my X display name?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed limit on display name changes, unlike the handle which is bound to availability. That makes X one of the easier platforms on which to experiment with styled text.

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