Word and character counter
Count words, characters, and lines locally as you type.
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What this tool does
Count words, characters, and lines locally as you type.
Select a supported file or paste text.
Use the options shown in the workspace.
Download the result and review it on your device.
When to use word and character counter
Check the approximate length of a draft.
How to use word and character counter
- Paste the text or data into this tool’s input.
- Review the word and character counter options shown above.
- Run the tool and inspect the result before copying it.
Frequently asked questions
How does Word and character counter work?
Choose the input, adjust any available options, and run the tool. Count words, characters, and lines locally as you type.
Is my file uploaded to ConvertExpress?
No. This demo performs this conversion in your browser. The site downloads its interface and code, but it does not upload the selected file for this tool.
Will the output always match the original?
Count words, characters, and lines locally as you type. Check the result before using it for important work.
How does this tool define a word?
It counts runs of non-whitespace characters. Languages without spaces between words may need a language-aware word-segmentation tool.