Frequently Asked Questions
What does this tool count?
This tool counts characters, words, and lines in your input text.
Can I process long strings?
Yes. Performance depends on your browser and device memory.
Does this tool store my input text?
No. Input text remains in your browser session.
Example input/output
Input: Hello, World! This is a test.
Output: Characters: 29 / Words: 6 / Lines: 1 / Bytes: 29
How it works
This tool measures the length of the string for character count, splits on whitespace sequences for word count, splits on newlines for line count, and uses TextEncoder to measure byte length (important for multibyte Unicode characters). Processing runs in your browser.
Common use cases
- Count characters and words in text before applying limits
- Measure token or character counts for API payloads
- Check text length for SEO title or meta description requirements