Word Counter
Instantly count words, characters, and paragraphs in any text with our free Word Counter. Perfect for writers, students, and content creators.
How to Use Word Counter
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Paste or type your text in the input box
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Click the "Count" button to calculate:
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Total words
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Character count (with and without spaces)
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Number of paragraphs
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Use additional controls:
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Sample: Load example text
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Reset: Clear all text and results
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Key Features
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Precise word and character counting
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Multiple metrics in one simple interface
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Handles large documents (up to 100,000 characters)
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Browser-based processing (no data leaves your computer)
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Clean, distraction-free design
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No registration or installation needed
Common Professional Uses
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Content writers verifying article length
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Students checking assignment word counts
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Editors reviewing manuscript lengths
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SEO specialists optimizing meta content
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Social media managers crafting posts
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Translators estimating project scope
Technical Specifications
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Processes text calculations in under 50ms
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Supports all Unicode characters and languages
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Mobile-responsive interface
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Zero data collection or storage
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Works completely client-side
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does this count words compared to Microsoft Word?
A: It uses the same standard method - words separated by spaces, with special handling for hyphenated terms.
Q: Can I count characters without spaces?
A: Yes, we display both character counts (with and without spaces) for different requirements.
Q: Is there a way to save my results?
A: While we don't store data, you can easily copy results or take screenshots.
Q: Does this work with Asian languages like Chinese or Japanese?
A: Yes, it accurately counts characters in all languages, including CJK scripts.
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Example Analysis
Input:
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
This demonstrates our word counter."Results:
Words: 11
Characters: 56
Characters (with spaces): 66
Paragraphs: 1
Start counting words instantly with our simple, accurate tool - perfect for all your writing and editing needs.
