Word & character counter
Type or paste your text below. Counts update automatically.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters without spaces
- 0
How are the counts calculated?
Words include numbers. Contractions such as "don't" and hyphenated words such as "well-known" count as one word. Characters include spaces and line breaks; the count without spaces excludes spaces, tabs, and line breaks. Counting is designed for English text.
This browser uses simplified counting; some accented letters and combined emoji may count differently.
What can this tool do for you?
Type or paste your text into the box above to check your word and character counts. The results update automatically as you type or edit.
- Count words: Instantly check the number of words in your text, whether you’re writing an essay, article, email, or social media post.
- Count characters: See the total number of characters in your text, including spaces.
- Count characters without spaces: Check the character count excluding spaces, tabs, and line breaks.