Word and Character Counter
This tool provides transparent text counts for a draft without uploading the draft to a server.
Count words, characters, lines, and estimated reading time
Paste text to see counts update in the browser as you type.
Processing mode: browser-only for this tool. The interface does not require a server upload to perform its transformation.
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This tool provides transparent text counts for a draft without uploading the draft to a server.
Designed for: Writers, editors, students, and content teams checking a draft’s basic length.
How to use this tool
Paste or type text into the editor. The tool reports Unicode code points, characters excluding spaces, words separated by whitespace, lines, and an approximate reading time based on 200 words per minute.
How the result is produced
Words are counted from non-empty whitespace-separated tokens. Character totals use JavaScript string iteration for Unicode code points, while the reading estimate divides the word count by an explicitly stated 200-word-per-minute assumption.
Test examples
“One small test.” contains three whitespace-separated words. Multiple spaces do not create additional words. A line break increases the line count but does not automatically create a word.
Limitations
Word boundaries differ across languages and writing systems. The reading-time number is an estimate, not a measurement of an individual reader’s speed. It does not judge readability, originality, or quality.
Privacy and processing
The text remains in the browser while it is counted and is not uploaded by the tool.
Related guide
Why word count is only one editing signal
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Documentation
- https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/String
- https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/String/trim
This page describes the implementation shipped with the NOFYI Tool Factory. Review the interface output before using it in a production workflow.