Word and character counter
Type or paste your text to see the word count, character count, sentences, paragraphs and how long it takes to read or say out loud. Every number updates as you type.
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- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Without spaces
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Reading time
- 0 sec
- Speaking time
- 0 sec
How to count words and characters
- Type or paste your text into the box.
- Words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, lines, reading time and speaking time update instantly.
- Click Copy result to copy all the counts.
Common character and word limits
| Where | Limit |
|---|---|
| X (Twitter) post | 280 characters |
| Instagram caption | 2,200 characters |
| LinkedIn post | 3,000 characters |
| Google search title | About 60 characters before it's cut off |
| Meta description | About 155 characters |
| SMS message | 160 characters (70 with emoji or accents) |
| App Store subtitle | 30 characters |
How the counts work
- Words are anything separated by spaces or line breaks.
- Characters count every letter, number, space and emoji as one.
- Reading time assumes 238 words a minute, the average for adults reading silently; speaking time assumes 150.
- Paragraphs are separated by a blank line.
On a Mac, Pages shows the word count with View → Show Word Count, and Google Docs with ⇧⌘C.
Questions
How do I count words in my text?
Paste or type it above. The word count, characters, sentences and paragraphs update as you type.
Does the character count include spaces?
Both are shown: Characters includes spaces and Without spaces doesn't.
How long does it take to read 1,000 words?
About 4 minutes reading silently, and about 7 minutes speaking out loud.
Can I shorten text to fit a limit?
On a Mac with Apple Intelligence, Maclip can make any clip shorter, more professional or a bulleted summary, on your Mac. See write with AI.
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