How to use Word and Character Counter
Paste or type text to see live word, character, sentence, paragraph and reading-time counts.
What the tool does
Count words, characters and other useful text measures as you type or paste content into the browser.
Supported inputs
The text requested by the editor plus any transformation, formatting or output options shown.
Actual output
Live word, character, sentence, paragraph and reading-time counts for the supplied text.
Privacy and processing
Processing runs in the browser unless the tool clearly states that a public network request is required.
Limitations
Counts depend on punctuation and whitespace rules. Languages without spaces and specialist abbreviations may produce different word or sentence totals.
Common mistakes
Check the input format and selected options, keep the source available, and review the result before relying on it.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use Word and Character Counter for?
Count words, characters and other useful text measures as you type or paste content into the browser.
What input does Word and Character Counter accept?
The text requested by the editor plus any transformation, formatting or output options shown.
What should I check after using Word and Character Counter?
Counts depend on punctuation and whitespace rules. Languages without spaces and specialist abbreviations may produce different word or sentence totals.
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