1500 words needed
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Word Counter
Measure assignment length, structure, and submission readiness in real time.
About this tool
What is Word Counter?
Word Counter measures an assignment as you type or paste it. It reports words, characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time, and lets you set a minimum and maximum target so you can see at a glance whether the piece is ready to submit.
Useful when you need to
- Check an essay against a 1,000 or 2,000 word requirement
- Estimate how long a speech or presentation script will take
- Trim an application statement to a strict limit
- Compare the length of two drafts
How to use
How to use Word Counter
01 Paste or type your text
Add the text of your assignment. The counts update as you go.
02 Set your targets
Enter a minimum and maximum word count if your instructions give one.
03 Read the stats
Check words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, reading time and speaking time, plus the readiness indicator.
04 Edit and recheck
Cut or add text until the counts sit inside your target range.
Tips
Get better results
- Check whether your instructor counts the title, references, headings and quotations.
- Use speaking time, not reading time, when you are writing a talk.
- For counting a Word file without opening it, use the DOCX Word Counter.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How are words counted?
Words are groups of characters separated by spaces. Counts can differ slightly from other tools around hyphens and symbols.
Does it save my text?
The counting happens in your browser.
What is the readiness indicator?
It compares your word count with the minimum and maximum you set.
Can I count characters only?
Yes, the Character Counter is built for form and bio limits.