Count words and characters instantly
Paste or type text into the word counter to see word count, characters, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time.
Worked example and use cases
Use the word counter to check the length of an assignment, article, CV, social post or speech. The reading and speaking times are estimates based on selectable speeds.
Important limitations
Different word processors can count hyphenated words, emoji and punctuation differently. Check the rules of your institution or publishing platform when an exact word limit matters.