COPY METER

Word Counter

Measure copy length and rhythm before publishing.

Count characters, words, and lines in your text.

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Statistics

Characters (with spaces)

0

Characters (no whitespace)

0

Words (space-separated)

0

Lines

0

Word Counter Help, Examples, and FAQ

Usage Guide

The word counter shows live text length, non-whitespace character count, word count, and line count. It is useful for writing, product copy, social posts, subtitles, and UI microcopy. Chinese text is usually better judged by character and line count, while English workflows often rely on word count. Paste the full text first to see whether it exceeds the platform limit, then edit in sections. For buttons, cards, and form hints, also check the actual interface width because the same character count can occupy very different space depending on font and container size.

Examples

  • Check titles before publishing so they fit search results, notifications, or card layouts.
  • Use word count to keep an English abstract inside a submission or platform limit.
  • Watch line count while preparing subtitles or scripts to avoid long blocks of text.

FAQ

  • Why is the word count low for Chinese text? Words are split by whitespace, so character count is usually more useful.
  • What is the difference between total and non-whitespace characters? The first includes spaces and line breaks; the second measures content density.
  • Do line breaks count? Yes. They are whitespace characters and also contribute to the line count.
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