Text & writing
Word & character counter
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time as you type. Check writing length instantly with this free word counter.
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How to use it
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Paste or type your text.
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See word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update live.
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Use the character count without spaces when checking tighter limits.
A few useful answers
Do spaces count as characters?
The Characters total includes spaces and line breaks. The Without spaces total excludes whitespace.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time uses 200 words per minute and rounds up to the next minute. Actual reading speed varies.