Apart from counting words and characters, our online editor can help you to improve word choice and writing style. To check word count, simply place your cursor into the text box above and start typing. You'll see the number of characters and words increase or decrease as you type, delete, and edit them.
Knowing the word count of a text can be important. For example, if an author has to write a minimum or maximum amount of words for an article, essay, report, story, book, paper — WordCounter will help make sure its word count reaches a specific requirement or stays within a certain limit.