Count words, characters and reading time.
How to use Word and character counter
Paste text to count words, characters with and without spaces, and estimated reading time at 200 words per minute.
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Word and Character Counter
Use this free word and character counter to check the length of your text instantly. Paste or type your writing to see the number of words, characters, sentences and estimated reading time.
It is useful for essays, assignments, articles, social media captions, application forms, emails and any writing with a word or character limit.
How to use the Word Counter
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- View the word count and character count instantly.
- Check the number of sentences and estimated reading time, if shown.
- Edit your text until it meets the required limit.
The count updates as you write, so you do not need to press a separate calculate button.
Why word and character limits matter
Different tasks use different limits.
A university assignment may have a word limit. A social-media platform or online form may have a character limit. These are not the same:
- Word count measures the number of words.
- Character count measures letters, spaces, numbers and punctuation.
Always check whether spaces are included in the character limit required by the platform or organisation.
Example
If an assignment limit is 500 words, paste your draft into the counter and edit it until the word count is close to the required length.
If an online form allows 250 characters, use the character count rather than the word count.
FAQs
Does the tool count words automatically?
Yes. The word count updates as you type, paste or edit text.
Are spaces included in the character count?
Character count settings can differ. Check the tool’s displayed result and the requirements of the website or form you are using.
Can I use this for an essay?
Yes. It is useful for checking essays, reports, assignments and other written work.
Does the counter include punctuation?
Punctuation is included in character counts but is not normally counted as a separate word.
Can I check reading time?
Yes. The tool provides an estimated reading time based on the length of the text.
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