Pronto Arquivo
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Word Counter

Paste or type your text and instantly see the word count, character count and reading time.

  • Never leaves your device
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0Characters with spaces
0Characters without spaces
0Words
0Sentences
0Paragraphs
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Quick answer: To count words, paste or type your text into the box: the word count appears instantly, along with characters with and without spaces, sentences, paragraphs, lines and reading time. Nothing is uploaded; your text stays in your browser.

How to do it in 3 steps

  1. 1Paste or type your text.
  2. 2See the count instantly.
  3. 3Compare it with a limit if you need to.

Why use Pronto Arquivo

Words and characters

Everything at once, as you type.

Essays and assignments

Check word limits for school papers, college essays and articles.

Reading time

Estimated at 200 words per minute.

Private

Your text never leaves your device.

Guides

How many words is a page?

A double-spaced page in 12-point font is about 250 to 300 words; single-spaced, about 500. Paste your text to see exactly where you stand.

Frequently asked questions

How do I count the words in a text?

Paste the text into the box and the total appears instantly.

Do numbers count as words?

Yes. Any sequence separated by spaces counts as one word.

Does it count characters too?

Yes, with and without spaces.

Is my text saved?

No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

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