Use the word counter in seconds
Use the counter for essays, articles, social captions, ad copy, assignments, and application forms with strict length limits. Results update immediately, so there is no button to press or file to upload.
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Word Counter
Count words and characters as you type. You also get characters without spaces and an estimated reading time for the full text.
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Word Counter: an example
The text Hello world contains two words, 11 characters including the space, and 10 characters without spaces.
Word Counter FAQ
How does the word counter work?
It counts groups of characters separated by whitespace as words and updates the totals while you type.
Does it count characters with and without spaces?
Yes. Both totals appear above the text box.
How is reading time estimated?
Orenvu uses an average reading speed of about 200 words per minute.
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