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How to use Word and Character Counter
Paste or type text to see live totals for words, characters with and without whitespace, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time. Enter or paste text into the editor. Review the live counts as you edit. Copy the results or clear the text when finished. Words are counted as letter or number groups, including common apostrophe contractions.
How it works
- Enter or paste text into the editor.
- Review the live counts as you edit.
- Copy the results or clear the text when finished.
Examples and common errors
Typical task
Input or situation
Enter or paste text into the editor.Expected result or advice
Paste or type text to see live totals for words, characters with and without whitespace, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.Check before processing
Input or situation
Words are counted as letter or number groups, including common apostrophe contractions.Expected result or advice
Copy the results or clear the text when finished.Frequently asked questions
How is reading time estimated?
The tool divides the word count by 200 words per minute and rounds up to the nearest minute.
Are spaces included in the character count?
The page shows both total characters and a separate count with whitespace removed.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. The counts update locally in your browser; the tool does not upload or save your text.
Is my input uploaded?
This tool processes its inputs in your browser. Your selected text or files are not uploaded to Tool Lockers.