Count words and characters while editing plain text, and estimate reading time at 200 words per minute. Use the live counters for a draft or submission limit, then copy the text when finished.
lightbulb When to use this tool
- check_circle Check the length of a plain-text draft before submitting it.
- check_circle Estimate reading time while editing; confirm the recipient’s counting rules.
Inputs and results
Input: Plain text.
Output: Word count, JavaScript character count and reading time at 200 words/minute.
How it works
Paste the final text, including spaces and headings that the destination counts.
Read the live word count, JavaScript character count and estimated reading time.
Edit the draft and check the final text in the receiving application before copying it.
Examples
science Two words, including the space
Hello world contains two words and 11 JavaScript string units. Hello world! still has two words and has 12 string units.
science Reading-time estimate
A counted 450-word draft displays about 3 minutes because the tool rounds 450 ÷ 200 upward. This estimate is not a measurement of an individual reader’s speed.
Limitations
Simple word-character matching differs by language/punctuation. Emoji can count as multiple string units. No sentence or paragraph counter is implemented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the character count include spaces? expand_more
Why does a word processor give a different total? expand_more
Can it count sentences or paragraphs? expand_more
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