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Word Counter: Count Words and Characters
Paste or type your text to count words, characters (with and without spaces), sentences and paragraphs as you type, plus an estimated reading time. What you type stays on your device.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 min
Speaking time: 0 min
What you type stays on your device.
How to use the Word Counter
- Paste or type your text in the box.
- Read the live counts above it.
- Edit and watch the numbers update as you go.
Frequently asked questions
- How are words counted?
- Any run of letters or numbers separated by spaces or line breaks counts as one word. Hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one.
- Does it count characters with and without spaces?
- Yes. Both are shown, which helps with limits on forms, essays and social posts.
- How is reading time worked out?
- At an average adult reading speed of about 240 words per minute.
- Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
- No. Counting happens on your device and your text never leaves it.
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