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Our text and writing tools handle small jobs that otherwise take time. Count words, characters and syllables, change text to upper, lower or title case, sort lines alphabetically, remove duplicate lines, create placeholder text or generate a strong password.
How do I count words and characters in a text?
To count words and characters, paste your text into a text tool and read the totals instantly. Words are separated by spaces, while characters can be counted with or without spaces. Our text tools also show sentences and reading time to help you meet length limits.
Writers, students, developers and social media managers across Europe use them to meet limits such as meta descriptions, essay word counts and post lengths. Text is processed in your browser, so what you paste stays on your device, which suits work with private drafts and client content.
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What Are Text Tools Used For Day to Day?
Text tools mostly solve limit and formatting problems, such as keeping a post under 280 characters, an essay under a word count or an SMS within 160 characters. Checking these by eye is slow and unreliable, while a counter gives the exact figure as you type.
The word counter suits essays, cover letters and articles, and also estimates reading time. Research by Marc Brysbaert in 2019 put average silent reading speed for English non fiction at about 238 words per minute, so a 1,200 word article takes roughly five minutes to read.
Formatting is the other big job. The case converter fixes text typed with caps lock on or turns a heading into title case, and line tools sort lists or strip repeated entries from exported data. These text tools save minutes each time, which adds up quickly for anyone who writes or edits every day.
Because these tools run in the browser, they suit quick checks on drafts, emails and social posts without opening a full word processor. For long documents, paste one section at a time to keep counts easy to compare.
How Long Should a Password Be in 2026?
A password used on its own should be at least 15 characters long, which is the minimum NIST sets in Special Publication 800-63B for passwords used as a single factor. Passwords used alongside a second factor, such as a code on your phone, must be at least 8 characters.
The same guidance tells services to allow passwords of at least 64 characters, not to force mixtures of symbols and numbers, and not to demand regular changes unless an account has been compromised. Length matters more than complexity, because every extra character multiplies the number of guesses an attacker needs.
The UK National Cyber Security Centre recommends combining three random words, which gives a long password that is easier to remember. Avoid names, birthdays and simple letter swaps. For accounts you do not need to type from memory, the password generator creates long random strings, ideally stored in a password manager.
Reusing a password across sites is the bigger risk for most people. When one service is breached, attackers try the same email and password on banking, email and shopping accounts, so a unique password for each important account matters more than any clever pattern.
Two step login adds a strong layer of protection on top of any password. Turn it on for email first, because access to your inbox lets an attacker reset passwords for most of your other accounts, then add it to banking, cloud storage and social media.
How Do Word and Character Counters Count Text?
Most word counters treat any run of characters separated by spaces as one word, so “well-known”, “2026” and “e-mail” each count as one. Character counts come in two versions, with and without spaces, and application forms usually state which one they mean.
Emoji and some accented characters can count as more than one character in certain systems, because of how text is stored. An SMS that contains an emoji switches to a different encoding and its limit drops from 160 characters to 70.
If a limit is strict, such as a university application or a meta description field, leave a small margin and test the final text in the system you will submit it to.
Syllable counts follow a similar logic, based on vowel sounds rather than letters. The syllable counter helps with poetry, song lyrics and readability checks, although a few English words are pronounced differently by region and may be counted either way.
| Context | Limit or figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single SMS (standard characters) | 160 characters | Drops to 70 when emoji or special characters are used |
| Post on X | 280 characters | Standard accounts |
| Password used on its own | At least 15 characters | NIST SP 800-63B |
| Password with a second factor | At least 8 characters | NIST SP 800-63B |
| Maximum length services should allow | At least 64 characters | NIST SP 800-63B |
| Average silent reading speed | About 238 words per minute | English non fiction, Brysbaert 2019 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the text I paste kept private?
Yes. Text tools run in your browser, so what you paste is not uploaded, stored or read by us. This makes them suitable for drafts, client work and personal notes. Closing the tab clears everything.
Does the word counter count characters with spaces?
Yes. Text tools usually show characters both with and without spaces, because platforms count differently. Check which method your target uses, such as a search snippet, a social post or a form field.
Are the generated passwords secure?
The password generator uses your browser's cryptographic random source, so passwords are unpredictable. Choose at least 14 characters, mix character types, use a different password for each account and store them in a password manager.
Can I use special characters and other languages?
Yes. Tools support Unicode, so accented European letters such as é, ü and ñ are handled correctly, and counts treat each visible character as one. Some effects, such as upside down text, only cover certain letters.
Will bold or fancy text work everywhere?
Not always. Fancy text uses special Unicode characters, which many social platforms display but some apps, screen readers and search engines read poorly. Avoid it in important headings, emails and anything that must be accessible.
Sources and Further Reading
- NIST Special Publication 800-63B: Authentication and Authenticator Management
- National Cyber Security Centre: Three random words
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Last reviewed: October 2026