Paragraph Counter

Count text blocks separated by blank lines.

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Formula / Calculation Method

Split text on blank lines, trim each block and count nonempty blocks.

Two text blocks separated by a blank line count as 2 paragraphs.

A single line break stays in the same paragraph. Empty input has zero paragraphs.

Count text blocks separated by blank lines.

Separate paragraphs with at least one blank line, then inspect the live count.

Select Calculate after entering your values. Text tools update as you type. Reset restores the starting fields.

A paragraph here is a nonempty text block separated from the next block by a blank line. Wrapping on screen does not create a new paragraph.

Does pressing Enter once add a paragraph?

A single line break stays in the same block. Use a blank line between blocks for a new paragraph in this tool.

What assumptions does this tool use?

A single line break stays in the same paragraph. Empty input has zero paragraphs.

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