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Word and Character Counter
Analyse a draft as you type, including counts for words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and lines, plus practical reading and speaking estimates.
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How to use Word and Character Counter
- 1Paste or type text into the workspace.
- 2Review the live statistics below the editor.
- 3Copy, clear or download the text when finished.
Common uses
- Checking an article or assignment length
- Estimating presentation timing
- Fitting copy into a character limit
Good to know
- Reading and speaking times are estimates based on average rates.
- Sentence detection uses punctuation cues and may not interpret every abbreviation.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a word?
The counter treats groups of letters, numbers and joined apostrophes or hyphens as words, while ignoring surrounding punctuation.
Does the character total include spaces?
Both values are shown: one includes whitespace and one excludes it.
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