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Word Counter
Count words, characters, sentences, and lines in real-time. Free online word and character counter for writing, editing, and content analysis.
Word Counter FAQ
How do you count words accurately?
This word counter splits text by whitespace and counts sequences of characters as words. It follows standard word counting rules used by most text editors and writing tools, treating hyphenated words as single words.
Does the character count include spaces?
Yes, the "Characters" count includes all characters including spaces, punctuation, and line breaks. The "Characters (no spaces)" count excludes all whitespace for situations where only visible characters matter.
How are sentences counted?
Sentences are counted by identifying sentence-ending punctuation marks (periods, question marks, exclamation points) followed by whitespace or end of text. This follows standard sentence counting conventions.
What's the difference between paragraphs and lines?
Paragraphs are blocks of text separated by one or more blank lines. Lines are individual rows of text, including empty lines. A paragraph can contain multiple lines if the text wraps or has manual line breaks.
Can I use this word counter for essays and assignments?
Absolutely! This word counter is perfect for checking essay length, meeting word count requirements for assignments, articles, blog posts, or any writing project with specific length constraints.
Does the word counter work in real-time?
Yes, all counts update instantly as you type or paste text. You'll see the word count, character count, and other statistics change in real-time, making it easy to track your writing progress.