Find the Length of Text

Count characters and words quickly with the Find the Length of Text Tool. Whether you’re checking content limits, reviewing a paragraph, or analyzing raw input, this tool gives you instant text stats in your browser with no setup required.

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Options
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How to Use:

Start by pasting or typing your content into the input box on the left. You can also import text from a file using the Choose File button underneath. As soon as you enter your content, the tool calculates the number of characters and words and displays the result in the right-hand box.

Use the Options panel to fine-tune what’s included in the count. You can toggle whether spaces and newline characters should be counted. The output updates automatically whenever you change settings or input. Once you’re done, copy or export the result with a single click, or reset everything using Clear All.

What the Find the Length of Text Tool Does:

The Find the Length of Text Tool analyzes your input and displays two primary metrics: the total number of characters and the total number of words. It offers toggles to control whether spaces and line breaks are included in the character count. You can preview results live, adjust behavior on the fly, and export your counts without leaving the page.

Example:

Input:

The quick brown fox
jumps over the lazy dog.

Options:

  • Include spaces: on
  • Include newlines: off

Output:

Characters: 43
Words: 9

Common Use Cases:

Writers, developers, and editors rely on the Find the Length of Text Tool to enforce limits, meet SEO requirements, and check readability. It’s especially useful when preparing tweets, metadata, documentation, or any writing with strict length constraints. The instant stats make it easy to revise content efficiently while keeping everything local to your browser.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

If you’re analyzing structure, Count Words in Text gives you a closer look at how your total length breaks down into actual content. And for an even fuller picture, Print Text Statistics wraps everything together words, lines, letters, and total length all in one go.

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