[TxMt] Feature Request: Number of Characters Selected

[Robert M. Zigweid]

Greetings.  I saw a neat feature in another editor, and I was  
wondering if there was similar functionality in TextMate.  If there  
is, I haven't found it yet and a pointer would be most appreciated.

When making a selection, I was wondering if there was some interface  
point that easily displayed how many characters were selected.

My use case?  Constructing HTTP Requests and wishing to supply the  
accurate content length quickly and easily.  I can imagine other use  
cases as well, but this is the one that I can see needing most often.

Regards,

Robert M. Zigweid