How to Use Word Count - Free Online Tool

The Word Count tool provides real-time analysis of your text, including word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and reading time estimates. It's perfect for writers, students, and content creators who need to track their writing statistics.

1. Type or paste your text into the text area. Metrics will update automatically as you type.
2. View real-time statistics in the Metrics panel on the right side (desktop) or tap the metrics button (mobile).
3. Use the toolbar buttons:
   • Undo/Redo: Undo or redo your changes
   • Copy: Copy all text to clipboard
   • Clear: Clear all text
   • Export: Download text as a .txt file
   • Save: Save your document (requires account)
4. Keyboard shortcuts:
   • Ctrl+Z - Undo
   • Ctrl+Y - Redo
   • Ctrl+C - Copy

• Words: Total number of words in your text
• Characters: Total character count including spaces
• Characters (no spaces): Character count excluding spaces
• Sentences: Number of sentences (ending with . ! or ?)
• Paragraphs: Number of paragraphs (separated by blank lines)
• Reading Time: Estimated time to read the text (average 200 words per minute)
• Speaking Time: Estimated time to speak the text (average 150 words per minute)

• The tool updates metrics in real-time, so you can see changes instantly as you type
• Use the save feature to keep your work for later editing
• Reading and speaking time estimates are approximate and may vary based on content complexity
• The tool automatically detects paragraphs based on blank lines between text blocks
• All metrics are calculated client-side - your text never leaves your browser until you save it

• Academic writing: Track word count for essays and papers
• Content creation: Monitor article length and reading time
• Social media: Count characters for posts and captions
• Speeches: Estimate speaking time for presentations
• SEO: Ensure content meets word count requirements