Find the Number of Sentences in Text

Quickly count how many sentences appear in your writing using the Find the Number of Sentences in Text Tool. Whether you’re analyzing a paragraph or auditing large blocks of text, this browser-based tool gives you instant, accurate sentence counts no copy/paste into word processors required.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .csv, .tsv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
Options
Ignore fragments under 4 words
Maximize output

How to Use:

Paste or type your content into the input box on the left. You can also import a plain-text file using the Choose File button. The tool automatically detects sentence-ending punctuation and displays the total number of sentences in the output box on the right.

Use the Options toggle to skip short fragments (such as “Hi.” or “Okay?”) by enabling Ignore fragments under 4 words. This is especially helpful if you’re trying to avoid counting headlines, interjections, or short incomplete replies. The sentence count updates in real time as you type or change settings.

What the Find the Number of Sentences in Text Tool Does:

The Find the Number of Sentences in Text Tool scans your input and splits the text using punctuation boundaries like periods, exclamation marks, and question marks. It treats each completed sentence as a distinct item and counts them. Optionally, you can skip overly short phrases using the fragment filter. The tool works entirely in your browser, ensuring speed and privacy.

Example:

Input:

This is one sentence. Here's another!
Wait - is this a third? Yes.
Okay.

Option:

  • Ignore fragments under 4 words: on

Output:

Sentences: 3

Common Use Cases:

Writers, editors, students, and content analysts use the Find the Number of Sentences in Text Tool to improve readability, assess structure, and maintain style consistency. It’s especially useful for content length checks, transcription editing, and teaching grammar. With no uploads or lag, it’s the fastest way to count sentences cleanly and accurately.

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If you’re going more granular, Find the Number of Words in Text helps break down sentence content into its core pieces. And when you’re ready for a full overview, Print Text Statistics gives you a detailed snapshot of everything sentences, paragraphs, lines, characters, and more.

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