The counts below update as you type. Your text is saved on this device automatically.
Chinese and Japanese characters are counted one character as one word, the usual way to count those languages.
Write or paste your essay and watch the ring fill towards your word count. It starts at 500 to 750 words; tap it to set yours.
The counts below update as you type. Your text is saved on this device automatically.
Chinese and Japanese characters are counted one character as one word, the usual way to count those languages.
The ring shows your words against a target range. It turns green once you're in range, and if you go over the top of the range the words past it are highlighted, so you know exactly what to cut.
Tap the ring to set your own minimum and maximum, or pick a common length such as 1,000+ or 1,500 to 2,000. Your writing is saved as you type, on this device only.
Everything is counted on this device. Nothing you write is uploaded, and it works offline.
It depends on your school or university. Many leave out the reference list or bibliography but count quotations. Paste only the parts that count towards your limit.
About one page single-spaced or two pages double-spaced, in a 12-point font. The guide below has a full chart.
Open the full Word Counter · Guide: How many pages is 1,000 words?