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Word Counter for Assignments and Essays
Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and pages instantly. Free, no sign-up, and your text never leaves your browser.
- Words
- 0
- Characters
- 0
- Characters (no spaces)
- 0
- Sentences
- 0
- Paragraphs
- 0
- Pages (250 words)
- 0.0
- Reading time
- 0 min
How to use the word counter
Paste or type your text into the box. The counts update as you type, and nothing is uploaded or saved: your text stays in your browser.
What counts towards an assignment word count?
It depends on your university, so always check your module handbook. As a general rule:
- Usually counted: the main text, headings and in-text citations.
- Often not counted: the title page, reference list, appendices, and tables or figures.
- Check your rules on: abstracts, footnotes and direct quotations.
How many pages is my word count?
A double-spaced page in a 12pt font holds roughly 250 words, so 1,500 words is about six pages and 3,000 words about twelve. Single-spaced pages hold about twice as much.
Over the word limit?
Cut repetition, shorten long quotations into paraphrases and remove sentences that don't answer the question. Our guide on how to improve your assignment grade has more tips, and our proofreading and editing service can help you tighten your draft.
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