WordToolboxUse cases
What people use the counter for
Specific jobs the counter does well, with the limits, conventions and pacing numbers each one depends on.
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Word count checker for academic essays and dissertations
Academic limits are enforced, sometimes with mark penalties. Here is how to check length reliably and which parts of a submission normally count.
Character limit checker for social media and ads
Every platform truncates differently. Check your copy against the real limit before it gets cut mid-sentence.
Reading time estimator for video scripts and podcasts
Runtime is word count divided by delivery pace. Get the pace right and you can write a 60-second script that actually lasts 60 seconds.
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