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Word Counter GuideWord Count Tool for Text - Fast, Accurate & Free | CleanUpTxt
Need to know how many words are in your text? Whether you're writing an essay, email, or code snippet, the Word Counter gives you instant stats with no hassle. It's lightweight, fast, and runs entirely in your browser....
Quick Steps
Open Word Counter
Head to [Word Counter](/tools/word-counter) and paste in your text.
View results instantly
As soon as you paste, the tool shows word count, characters, lines, paragraphs, and more,all in real time.
Quick FAQ
Does Word Counter handle hyphenated words as one or two?
Good question! The [Word Counter](/tools/word-counter) treats hyphenated words like 'self-driving' as a single word, unless there's spacing involved.
Can it count words in code snippets or markdown?
Yes, but it includes everything,symbols, tags, and formatting. For cleaner results, try [Remove HTML](/tools/remove-html) or [Markdown Converter](/tools/markdown-converter) first.
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For the complete guide with examples, step-by-step instructions, and more FAQs, see our full guide:
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