Word Counter
The word counter shows characters (with and without spaces), word count, UTF-8 bytes, line count and sentences for your text in real time.
Everything is calculated in your browser, so your text is never uploaded.
- 0
- Characters (with spaces)
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Words
- 0
- Lines
- 0
- Bytes (UTF-8)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Manuscript pages (200 ch)
- 0
- No spaces ÷ 100
How to use
- Enter text — paste or type the text you want to count into the input box.
- Check live stats — as you type, characters with and without spaces, word count, bytes and sentences update automatically.
- Copy results — if needed, press the copy button to copy the counting results to your clipboard.
How are characters counted?
The Text Tools word counter counts characters by Unicode code point. That means a Latin letter, a CJK character or a single emoji each count as one character. The "with spaces" count includes spaces, line breaks and tabs, while the "no spaces" count excludes all whitespace characters.
| Metric | Definition | How it is calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Characters (with spaces) | All characters + spaces | Total number of code points |
| Characters (no spaces) | Characters minus whitespace | Count after removing spaces, tabs and line breaks |
| Words | Tokens split by whitespace | Count split on runs of whitespace |
| Bytes | Storage size | UTF-8 encoded byte length |
| Manuscript pages | 200-character page | ceil(characters with spaces ÷ 200) |
Common length limits
Application essays usually count characters with spaces, with per-section limits such as 500, 1,000 or 1,500 characters being common. College reports are often specified by word count or page count, so always check the submission guidelines for the exact basis. For more detail, see our guide on how to hit exact word and character counts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between character count with and without spaces?
Character count with spaces includes every space, line break and tab, while character count without spaces removes all whitespace characters. Application forms usually use the count that includes spaces.
How many bytes is one character?
In UTF-8, a Latin letter or digit is 1 byte, while many accented or CJK characters take 2 to 3 bytes and some emoji take 4 bytes. Text Tools reports byte length based on UTF-8.
How is reading time estimated?
Reading time is a rough estimate based on word count and an average reading speed. Use it as a guide rather than an exact figure, since reading speed varies by reader and content.
Is the text I enter sent to a server?
No. Word counting is done entirely in your browser with JavaScript, and the text you enter is never sent to or stored on a server.
Why does the count differ from Microsoft Word or Google Docs?
Each program counts line breaks, tabs and repeated spaces a little differently. Text Tools counts by Unicode code point, which is close to the standard, but if a specific program is required, confirm with that program's count.
Related tools & guides
- Case Converter — change English text to uppercase, lowercase or title case in one step.
- Remove Duplicate Lines — clean up duplicate and empty lines in list-style text.
- How to hit exact word and character counts — a guide to length limits and conversions.
Last updated: 2026-06-25