Free Online Word Counter & Character Counter Tool
Instantly count words, characters, paragraphs, and sentences in your text. Perfect for writers, students, and professionals. No registration required - start counting now!
Text Input Area
Words: 0How Our Word Counter Works
Simple Steps to Count Your Text
Our word counter tool makes it easy to analyze your text in seconds. Follow these simple steps to get accurate word, character, and paragraph counts.
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Paste Your Text
Simply paste your text into the input area. You can paste from any source - documents, websites, or even handwritten notes.
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Instant Analysis
Our tool instantly analyzes your text, counting words, characters, paragraphs, and sentences in real-time as you type or paste.
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View Detailed Statistics
Get comprehensive statistics including word count, character count, paragraph count, and estimated reading time for different reading speeds.
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Copy or Clear
Copy your results or clear the text to start a new count. Our tool is completely free to use with no registration required.
Powerful Features
Our word counter tool comes packed with powerful features to help you analyze and understand your text better.
Comprehensive Statistics
Get detailed counts of words, characters, paragraphs, and sentences in your text with just one click.
Multiple Input Formats
Paste text from any source - documents, websites, or even handwritten notes. Our tool handles it all.
Reading Time Estimates
Get estimated reading times for different reading speeds, helping you plan your content better.
Real-time Updates
See your statistics update instantly as you type or paste text, with no need to refresh or submit.
Print Page Estimates
Get accurate estimates of how many pages your text will take up in both single and double-spaced formats.
User-Friendly Interface
Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface that makes text analysis simple and efficient for everyone.
Who Uses Our Word Counter?
Our word counter tool is designed for everyone who works with text. Here are some common use cases:
Writers & Students
Perfect for academic papers, essays, and creative writing. Track your progress and ensure you meet word count requirements for assignments and publications.
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Content Creators
Bloggers, social media managers, and content marketers use our tool to optimize their content length and ensure consistent messaging across platforms.
Learn MoreBusiness Professionals
Perfect for reports, proposals, and business documents. Ensure your communications are concise and professional with accurate word counts.
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Essential for maintaining consistent text length across languages and ensuring editorial guidelines are met. Perfect for proofreading and editing tasks.
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Word Count FAQ
A standard double-spaced page using 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins typically contains 250 to 300 words. The exact number may vary slightly depending on paragraph breaks and formatting.
Approximately 3.5 to 4 pages double spaced.
To check the word count on Google Docs, go to the "Tools" menu and select "Word count". Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + C (Windows) or Command + Shift + C (Mac). A popup window will display the total word count, character count (with and without spaces), and page count.
Yes! Use Ctrl + Shift + C on Windows or Command + Shift + C on Mac to instantly open the word count window in Google Docs. This is the fastest way to view your document's word count.
Highlight the section of text you want to count. Then go to Tools > Word count, or use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + C / Command + Shift + C. The popup will show word and character counts for just the selected text.
Google Docs word count includes footnotes but excludes headers, footers, and comments. If you need to count those manually, you may need to copy them into the body of the document temporarily.
On the Google Docs mobile app, tap the three dots in the upper-right corner and select "Word count" from the dropdown menu. This will show you the total words and characters in your document.
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