Word Counter
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Readability
About the Word Counter
This word counter provides real-time analysis of your text. Words are counted by splitting on whitespace. Characters include all typed symbols with a separate count excluding spaces. Sentences are detected by punctuation marks. Pages estimated at 250 words per page. Reading time assumes 225 WPM and speaking time 130 WPM.
Readability Scores
The Flesch Reading Ease score ranges from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating easier text. A score of 60-70 is standard for most audiences. The Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level indicates the US school grade needed to understand the text. These metrics help writers match content to their audience.
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