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Word & Character Counter

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This tool counts words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs in any text as you type or paste, updating live. It's built for writers, students, and editors working against a word or character limit.

How to use the word & character counter tool

  • Paste or type your text into the box.
  • Word, character, sentence, and paragraph counts update automatically.
  • Edit your text and watch the counts adjust in real time.

When you'd use this

Checking an essay or article meets a required word count before submitting.

Making sure a tweet, meta description, or ad copy fits within a character limit.

Tracking progress while drafting a long piece of writing.

Frequently asked questions

Does the character count include spaces?

Both counts are shown so you can check the exact figure a platform or requirement asks for, with and without spaces.

Is my text saved anywhere?

No — text is only processed locally in your browser and is never stored or transmitted.

About this tool

ToolBench runs this tool entirely in your browser. Your file or text is processed on your own device using JavaScript — nothing is uploaded to a server, nothing is stored, and there's no sign-up wall between you and the result. That's true of every one of the 500+ tools on this site, from PDF utilities to unit converters.

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