Word Counter Guide: Check Your Text Length
Learn how to count words, characters, sentences and paragraphs in real time with the free Text Assist Word Counter.
Step by step
- Paste or type your text into the box.
- Read the live totals for words, characters, sentences and paragraphs.
- Check the most-used words list to spot repetition.
Tips
- Characters include letters, punctuation and spaces.
- Paragraphs are counted as blocks separated by blank lines.
- Use the top words list to vary your vocabulary.
When to use it
- Essays with word limits
- Blog posts and articles
- Speeches and presentations
Is it private?
Your text is counted in your browser. It is not sent to or stored on our servers.
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