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Word counter.

Count words, characters and lines.

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Words are counted by whitespace. Characters include spaces and count Unicode code points.

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How to use Word counter

  1. Paste or type your text.
  2. Read the counts as they update.
  3. Edit your text to reach your target.

Formats and limits

Plain text pasted or typed into the editor. No document upload is needed.

What to expect

Words are separated by whitespace. Characters include spaces and count Unicode code points. Word processors and submission platforms may use different counting rules.

Try it for

Check a short application answer against a word limit.

Your files and text stay on your device

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Frequently asked questions

Why might my word count differ from Word?

This counter splits words on whitespace. Other applications may treat punctuation and hyphens differently.