Word & Character Counter
Word, character, sentence and paragraph count for any text
Words
0
Characters (with spaces)
0
Characters (no spaces)
0
Sentences
0
Paragraphs
0
Reading time
~1 min
At 200 words/minute
About this tool
Application forms, statements of purpose and answer-writing practice frequently come with a word or character limit. This tool counts both as you type or paste, along with sentences, paragraphs and a rough reading-time estimate, so you can trim or expand to fit a stated limit before submitting.
Nothing you type is sent anywhere; the count runs entirely in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
›How is a 'word' counted?
Any run of characters separated by whitespace. Hyphenated terms and numbers count as one word each, matching how most application portals count words.
›Does the character count include spaces?
Both figures are shown, with spaces and without, since some forms specify one or the other.