Word Counter
Count words and inspect text length as you type.
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Formula / Calculation Method
Words use browser word segmentation when available; other metrics count Unicode code points and nonempty text blocks.
Example Calculation
Hello world. contains 2 words and 12 characters including the space and period.
Understanding the Result
Language segmentation varies. Sentence counts are estimates; abbreviations and punctuation can affect them. Text stays in your browser.
What is the Word Counter?
Count words and inspect text length as you type.
How to Use
Paste or type text. Word, character, sentence and paragraph counts update as you edit.
Select Calculate after entering your values. Text tools update as you type. Reset restores the starting fields.
Interpreting the Calculation
Words are segmented using language-aware browser support where available. The character total includes whitespace; the separate no-whitespace count removes spaces, tabs and line breaks.
Common Questions
Is my text uploaded?
No. This tool analyzes the text in your browser and does not send it to the server.
What assumptions does this tool use?
Language segmentation varies. Sentence counts are estimates; abbreviations and punctuation can affect them. Text stays in your browser.
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