Word counter
Type or paste your text. The counts update as you type.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 sec
What this does
The word counter reads the text you paste or type and shows six counts: words, characters, characters without spaces, sentences, paragraphs and an estimated reading time. The numbers update with every keystroke, so you can watch them while you write toward a limit.
How to use it
Type or paste into the box. A word is any run of characters between spaces that contains a letter or a digit. A sentence ends at a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. A paragraph is a line that has text on it. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, a typical figure for silent reading of ordinary prose. The sentence count is a close estimate, since abbreviations can end a sentence by mistake. The text stays in your browser and is not sent anywhere.
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Questions
How are words counted?
A word is any run of characters between spaces that contains at least one letter or digit. A dash on its own is not a word, and a hyphenated word such as well-known counts as one.
What reading time does it use?
It divides the word count by 238 words per minute, which is a typical speed for silent reading of ordinary prose. Slower or faster readers, and harder text, will differ.
Does my text leave my browser?
No. The counting runs in your browser, and nothing you type or paste is sent anywhere.