How to use it
- Type or paste your text in the box.
- The word count is at the top; characters, sentences, paragraphs and times are below.
- Check the most used words to avoid repetition, then copy your text.
Questions and answers
How are words counted?
Any group of letters or numbers counts as one word, including contractions like “don’t” and hyphenated words like “well-known”. Punctuation and emojis on their own are not words.
How long does my text take to read or say?
Reading time uses 220 words per minute and speaking time 140 words per minute, typical for adults. A 1,000-word text takes about 4½ minutes to read and 7 minutes to present.
How many words fit on a page?
About 500 words single-spaced or 250 double-spaced, with a 12-point font and normal margins.
Is my text saved or sent anywhere?
No. Counting happens in your browser. The text is kept only in this browser, so it is still there if you reload the page; the Clear button removes it.