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Word Counter GuideWord Counter Online - Count Words Instantly | CleanUpTxt
Need to check your word or character count in a hurry? The Word Counter lets you do it instantly - right in your browser, no copy-pasting into a doc or online editor needed....
Quick Steps
Paste your text
Open the [Word Counter](/tools/word-counter) in your browser. Paste or type the text you want to analyze.
View live stats
Instantly see the number of words, characters (with and without spaces), and reading time below the input box.
Quick FAQ
Does Word Counter handle hyphenated words as one or two?
Great question. Words like 'self-driving' are usually counted as one word by the [Word Counter](/tools/word-counter), since the hyphen connects a compound term. But it depends on spacing - adding spaces will count them separately.
Can I count words in code or with unusual syntax?
Yes! The [Word Counter](/tools/word-counter) reads everything literally. If your input has lots of symbols, numbers, or underscores, each is handled transparently. For cleaner results, you might want to strip HTML using [Remove HTML](/tools/remove-html) 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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