Character Counter
Count characters, words, sentences and lines instantly online.
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Characters
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Characters (no spaces)
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Words
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Sentences
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Lines
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Reading time
200 wpm
Your text is analysed locally in your browser and never stored.
Character Counter
The ToolOS character counter is a fast, distraction-free editor that measures your writing as you type. It is useful for tweets, meta descriptions, essays with strict limits, product copy and form fields. Everything runs in your browser, so your text is never uploaded or stored.
How to use the character counter
- Step 1
Type or paste text
Write directly in the editor or paste from any document.
- Step 2
Review the live statistics
Characters, words, sentences, lines and reading time update instantly.
- Step 3
Copy or export your text
Copy it back to your clipboard or download it as a TXT file.
What does the counter measure?
Characters
Every letter, number, symbol and space in your text.
Characters without spaces
The same count with all whitespace removed, useful for style guides and limits.
Words
Each run of non-whitespace characters separated by spaces or line breaks.
Sentences
Blocks of text ending in a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
Lines
Every non-empty line separated by a line break.
Reading time
An estimate based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
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