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# Real-time Character Counter

This project is a simple real-time character counter web application that provides immediate feedback on the number of characters typed into a text area. It displays both the total number of characters typed and the remaining characters available, with a maximum limit of 150 characters.

## Features

- Real-time Counting: As you type, the total number of characters and the remaining characters are updated in real-time.
- Responsive Design: The application is designed to be responsive and visually appealing with a background color and a shadow effect on the counter box.
- Bootstrap Integration: The project uses Bootstrap 5.3 for styling, making the layout and elements consistent and easy to modify.

## Technologies Used

- HTML5: Structure of the web page.
- CSS3: Inline styles and Bootstrap 5.3 for styling.
- JavaScript: For handling the real-time character counting functionality.
- Bootstrap 5.3: Integrated via CDN for responsive and modern design.

## File Structure

- index.html: The main HTML file containing the structure of the web page.
- index.js: The JavaScript file that handles the real-time counting logic.
- README.md: Documentation for the project.

## Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository or download the project files.
2. Open index.html in your preferred web browser.
3. Start typing in the text area to see the real-time character counter in action.

## Usage

- Simply type your text into the provided text area.
- The total character count and the remaining character count will be displayed below the text area.
- The maximum character limit is set to 150.

## Customization

- Character Limit: You can change the maximum character limit by modifying the maxlength attribute in the `` tag inside the index.html file.
- Styling: Customize the appearance by editing the inline styles in the HTML file or by adding a separate CSS file.