Articles
How word and character counting works, and how to make every word earn its place.
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Guide
How Word Count Works — What Actually Counts as a Word?Hyphens, contractions, numbers, URLs: tools disagree on what a "word" is. Learn the rules behind the count so your numbers match the limit you're given.
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Skill
Cut Your Word Count Without Losing MeaningSeven repeatable edits — from killing filler phrases to choosing stronger verbs — that shrink any draft by 20–30% while making it clearer.
Count With Confidence
A word count is only useful if you trust it. These guides explain exactly how the Word Counter tokenises text, why two tools can disagree, and how to hit the limits set by teachers, editors, and platforms — every time.
Put It Into Practice
Reading is step one. Run your own text through the Word Counter, check common length targets on the Limits cheat sheet, sharpen your instincts with the TypingTrack drills, or browse the Blog for the bigger picture on length, readability, and reading time.