Guide: count words, characters, and lines
Meta descriptions, tweets, 160-char SMS, or CMS fields need exact counts — with or without spaces and normalized newlines.
Analysis is instant in-browser; drafts are not uploaded. Great for SEO, localization expansion estimates, and README checks before publish.
Use for docs, API error copy, or i18n strings. Compare pt/en versions to gauge translation effort and truncated UI layouts.
Step by step
- Paste or type text — Markdown/HTML count as characters — strip tags first if you need visible text only.
- Read core metrics — Words, characters with/without spaces, paragraphs, and lines update live.
- Trim to the limit — Tighten meta tags (~155 chars) or short toast messages.
- Ship the final copy — Copy into CMS, docs PRs, or content tickets with counts noted.