Word Counter
Guide: How to Improve the Readability of Your Writing
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 min read
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How to use
- 1Type or paste your text into the box.
- 2Watch the word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update live.
- 3Use Copy to copy your text to the clipboard.
- 4Use Clear to empty the box and start over.
Frequently asked questions
How is a word counted?
Any run of characters separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word, so "well-known" is one word and "well known" is two.
Are spaces counted as characters?
Both numbers are shown: "Characters" includes spaces and "Characters (no spaces)" leaves them out.
How is reading time calculated?
Reading time assumes an average adult reading speed of about 238 words per minute.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. Everything is counted in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
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