Word Counter: Count Words, Characters and Text Length
A word counter helps estimate text length for a draft or check a stated word limit. Paste the text, review the displayed counts and confirm how the destination defines a word.
Check the length of a passage
- Paste or type the passage into the text field.
- Read the displayed word and character counts.
- Edit the passage and check the totals again.
- Review hyphenated words, numbers and punctuation if the limit is strict.
- Confirm the final count in the submission platform when its rules matter.
What counts as a word
Applications can treat hyphenated terms, contractions, symbols and numbers differently. A general counter provides a useful estimate, but the submission system may apply its own rules.
Use counts to improve clarity
A target word count is a constraint, not a measure of quality. Keep the information readers need and remove repetition rather than adding filler.
Frequently asked questions
Why does another app show a different count?
Word-boundary rules vary for hyphens, contractions, symbols and punctuation. Follow the platform that will receive the text.
Does a word count measure reading time?
No. Reading time also depends on reading pace, language and content difficulty.
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