Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimate reading time of your text.
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This word counter tool provides detailed statistics about your text:
• Word count: Total number of words (separated by spaces)
• Character count: Total number of characters including spaces
• Characters (no spaces): Total characters excluding spaces
• Sentences: Count of sentences (text separated by periods, exclamation marks, or question marks)
• Paragraphs: Text blocks separated by double line breaks
• Lines: Number of line breaks
• Reading time: Estimated time to read the text at an average reading speed of 225 words per minute
How to use Word Counter
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Paste your text
Type or paste the content you want to analyze into the text area.
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View live counts
Watch the word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update automatically as you type.
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Check reading time
Read the estimated reading time to gauge how long your text takes to read aloud or silently.
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Edit and refine
Adjust your text to hit a target length, with all statistics recalculating instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What statistics does the word counter show?
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Does the character count include spaces?
Is there a maximum amount of text I can paste?
Is my writing sent anywhere or saved?
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