How to Use the Word and Character Counter
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Type or paste your text into the editor area.
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View live counts: Total Words, Characters (with spaces), Characters (no spaces), Sentences, and Paragraphs.
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Check estimated Reading Time (calculated at 200 words/min) and Speaking Time (130 words/min).
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Use the one-click copy or clear buttons as needed.
Practical Example & Use Case
Common Real-World Scenario
Checking that a social media post stays within the 280-character limit, or verifying a 1,500-word university essay.
Technical Notes & Limitations
Browser Engine Architecture
Hyphenated words (e.g. "state-of-the-art") and compound technical strings are counted as single lexical tokens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this save my text online?
No, every character is analyzed strictly inside your browser memory.