Count Characters Words Sentences Tool
A comprehensive text analysis tool that provides detailed statistics about your text, including character count, word count, sentence analysis, readability metrics, and more. Perfect for writers, editors, students, and content creators who need accurate text metrics.
Text Statistics
Features
- • Real-time text analysis
- • Accurate word counting
- • Smart sentence detection
- • Grade level calculation
- • Reading time estimation
- • Unicode support
- • Code and URL handling
- • List formatting support
Interesting History
Early Computing Era
The history of text analysis tools began with Unix's 'wc' (word count) command in 1971. This simple yet powerful tool revolutionized how we analyze text in computing, becoming a standard feature in all Unix-like operating systems.
Readability Research
Rudolf Flesch's groundbreaking work in 1948 introduced the Flesch Reading Ease formula, followed by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level in 1975. These developments transformed how we measure text complexity and readability in education and professional writing.
Digital Revolution
The rise of word processors in the 1980s brought text analysis tools to everyday users. Microsoft Word's word count feature, introduced in the early 1990s, became a standard tool for writers worldwide, fundamentally changing how we interact with text.
Key Features
Text Analysis
- Real-time character counting with/without spaces
- Accurate word count with smart detection
- Sentence and paragraph analysis
- Support for multiple languages and scripts
Readability Metrics
- Flesch Reading Ease score calculation
- Grade level assessment
- Reading time estimation
- Syllable counting and analysis
Technical Features
- Code-friendly text processing
- Unicode and special character support
- Export capabilities
- Customizable counting options
Advanced Analysis
- Keyword density analysis
- Text pattern recognition
- Statistical text metrics
- Format-specific counting modes
Frequently Asked Questions
Basics
Fundamental concepts of text analysis