What this tool does
Counts characters with and without spaces, words, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading and speaking minutes as you type.
How to use it
- Paste or type the text in the large field.
- Review every counter while editing; no submit button is needed.
- Clear the field when finished, especially on a shared device.
Method
The browser splits trimmed text on whitespace for words, recognizes sentence-ending punctuation, and counts non-empty line groups as paragraphs. Reading and speaking times are estimates based on fixed average word rates.
Worked example
A 600-word draft may show about three reading minutes if the tool uses roughly 200 words per minute. Editing repeated spaces can change character counts without changing the word count.
Common uses
- Checking article or assignment length
- Estimating presentation timing
- Comparing character limits with and without spaces
Limitations
Language, abbreviations, punctuation and scripts without spaces can make automatic word or sentence boundaries approximate. Reading speed varies by audience and difficulty. The text is processed in the current browser tab, but you should still avoid pasting secrets on an untrusted or shared device.
FAQ
Does it upload my text?
The current implementation analyzes the field locally in your browser and does not need a text-upload API.
Why is reading time only an estimate?
It divides the detected words by a fixed average rate; real speed changes with language and complexity.