On the world wide web, there are many different programs for counting the number of characters in a given text. These can be both small, specially designed programs for this purpose, and various text editors.
The most popular way for many users to determine the number of characters in a text has been and remains the time-tested Microsoft Word text editor.
Determining the number of characters for a whole text
You need to put the cursor at the beginning of the text, more precisely, before the first character of the text. Then you should find and use the Statistics tool in Word editor, which is the best suited for such calculations.
Looking for Statistics inWord 2007
1) Place the text in the Word 2007 editor.
2) Place the cursor at the beginning of the text.
3) Find the bottom line in the Word editor, which is called the status bar (number 2 in Fig. 1):
4) Click on the "Number of words" option (number 1 in Fig. 1), after which the "Statistics" window appears. Here we see that the number of characters (without spaces) is 2.304, and with spaces - 2.651.
By the way, if someone tells you that you need, for example, 2000 characters, without specifying, with or without spaces, then this means “with spaces”.
All this is good. But what if there is a status bar in Word 2007, but it does not have the "Number of words" option?
In this case, click on an empty space in the RMB status bar (with the right mouse button), for example, in the place where the number 2 is in Fig. 1. The "Status bar settings" window will appear (Fig. 2):
Rice. 2. Check the presence of a check mark opposite the "Number of words" option in the status bar of Word.
Here you should put a tick in front of the "Number of words" option (number 2 in Fig. 2). Then it will automatically appear in the status bar of Word.
Statistics in Word 2010
Everything here exactly coincides with what is written above about Word 2007.
Looking for Statistics in Word 2003
With the left mouse button, you need to make a single click on the "Service" function located in the upper pane of Word (Fig. 3).
In the window that opens, select the sub-item "statistics", after a single click on which in the center of the text editor Word appears a small window "Statistics" with all the necessary statistical information about the text. The number of pages, words, characters (without spaces and with spaces), paragraphs and lines is determined:
Counting characters in a piece of text
It is often necessary to calculate the number of characters for a particular part of the text. It's not hard to do this in Word:
1) you just need to select the desired part of the text to count the number of characters and
2) find the "Statistics" window (that is, perform the same manipulations as described above for the whole text).
What is a Sign Reader?
There are so-called "sign readers" on the network - services designed to count the number of characters in a text online. Online services are convenient in that you do not need to install any programs on your computer.
Online services work on the principle of "here and now", "take and use", as they say, "without leaving the checkout", more precisely, without leaving the Internet. While on the Internet, it is enough to open such an online service and use its services.
To find such services, it is enough to enter the search engine (Yandex, Google, etc.) the request for "character readers" and click on one of the first links that will be offered by the search engine.
In fig. 4 shows an example of a Sign-reader.
Rice. 4 We count the number of characters in the text online using the Sign Reader.
2) Copy this text to the clipboard, for example, using Ctrl + C.
3) We open the Sign-reader.
4) Paste text from the clipboard, for example, using the hot keys Ctrl + V.
6) A window will appear with the results of counting the number of characters (number 2 in Fig. 4).
Accurate character counting is necessary, for example, for freelancers, whose copywriters are paid precisely for the "volume", that is, for a certain number of characters with or without spaces in the written text. And it can also be useful to those users who need to put a certain number of characters in any service, no more than a certain number, for example, no more than 140 or 255 characters.
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Service site offers its users many useful tools that greatly facilitate their daily work. There are only two such tools in this section, but they are essential for copywriters and optimizers. Of course, you can find out the number of words and characters (with and without spaces) in the MS Word office program, but there are times when this cannot be done. For example, you don't have office programs on your computer, but handwritten text, created in a burst of inspiration, on the pages of a notebook. It must be typed in electronic form and handed over to the customer as soon as possible. In this case, we suggest you use the "Calculate the length of text" tool, with which you will not only type the text, but also immediately find out the exact number of words and characters (with and without spaces) in it.
Does length matter?
Both the customer and the performer, when discussing the nuances before starting work on the text, necessarily focus on the number of characters in which the author must "fit". It often happens that the topic is so unfamiliar to the performer that he "sucks out of the finger" every line and ultimately produces a text that absolutely does not suit the customer. But at the same time, the number of characters is respected. Is this approach to work correct? Probably not. If the copywriter is "not in the subject", then it is better to tell the customer directly about this and refuse to work on the text, than to count the symbols "until victory" and "pour water".
However, brevity in creating texts for websites does not always work. If a customer wants to see a 15,000-character text on his resource page, and you prove to him with foam on your lips that "there is nothing to write about" and "here you can invest in 1,000 characters", then, most likely, your services will be refused ... Pen sharks working on the Internet should feel the edge that should not be crossed. And (if possible) work with topics that are more or less familiar (or like). Then the work will be enjoyable and you will not have to "grind" each character and "pour water" in order to hand over a worthy text to the customer.
DS with spaces or without?
The measure of the professionalism of a copywriter is the cost of a thousand characters of texts that he writes. And on this basis, oddly enough, very often conflicts arise between the contractor and the customer. The first one announces the cost of 1000 characters with spaces, arguing that "the thumb also works", and the second is ready to pay the same amount for text without spaces, because "a space is not a symbol". Some authors, after such words, send the customer "text without spaces" and look at the reaction. It usually helps. However, in order to avoid such unpleasant situations, the payment for "voids" in the text should be discussed in advance. Option two: announce to the customer the cost of 1000 characters with and without spaces. As a rule, in the second case, the figure increases by 20%.
Rounding off?
So, the text is written, the number of characters is counted using the "Calculate text length" tool. For example, the number of characters with spaces (or without spaces, if you have agreed so with the customer) is 3820. What should you do in this case? Usually this figure is rounded up to a multiple of 100. That is, you can set the "bill" for 3900 characters. However, everything is individual here.
Hello. Here is an easy way for you to find out the number of characters in the text of a MS Word document. This is very easy to do. To do this, you do not need to use any third-party programs, but we will do it using the built-in functions of the Microsoft Office Word program itself.
If you need to find out how many signs and symbols are in the entire text of the document, then you do not need to select the text, because the initial count goes through the entire document. If you need to count them in a specific section of the text, then select it by holding the left mouse button.
Where to look
Look at the bottom of the Microsoft Office Word window. There is a section "Number of words" (as in the screenshot). Click on it with the left mouse button.
Find out the number of characters in the Word
In the "Statistics" window that appears, you can find out not only the number of characters, but also words, pages, paragraphs and more. Pay attention to the checkbox "Consider inscriptions and footnotes", and if it is superfluous for you, then uncheck it. That is, this window will help you to count the number of words in the text of an article or document you are working on. 
Also, if you often have to refer to counting the number of characters, it will be more convenient to use the keyboard shortcut to call statistics - CTRL + SHIFT + G
Service Serpkhant
Can be done using the Serphant service. To do this, just insert the text into a specially designated field and click the check button. The advantage of this tool is that in addition to the number of characters, the text is analyzed for all seo parameters.
If we talk about all the functions of this tool, then it has one more advantage - in the process of analyzing the content, you can check the text for the presence of key queries in it, in the exact and diluted occurrence, and also find synonyms, homonyms and homonyms.
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As you can see, everything is very simple. The developers made sure that it was convenient and easy to count the number of characters in Word.
And if you want to learn how to properly use the search in Word, then
Hello to the masters of the pen! You probably already know that a copywriter's work is judged by the number of characters? I wrote more, less than in the TK - in the trash. Today I want to tell you how to count the number of characters in a text in 9 ways.
When I was still a beginner, I always measured the volume of an article in Word. Nice program, but there are other equally interesting tools.
I will share one secret with you. An experienced copywriter doesn't always write for Worde. Over time, you get to know other online services and programs. Not all of them will immediately show you the size of the text.
I myself did not notice how I began to check everything on the Internet. I rarely think of it as a Word. I will not bore you with a boring preface, I will immediately show you interesting, useful sign readers. You will learn how to quickly and easily count the number of letters. Let's not pull the turnip by the greens and get to know the miracle counting rituals closer.
Text
We, the authors, often work with Text.ru. If you are not yet, then everything is ahead. Then check the water, then the spam. Well, where can we go without it?
It gives detailed statistics: the length of the article in characters with and without spaces, how many words. The place to check can be found on the homepage or in the SEO analysis section. How do I know the size of an article? To do this, you need to insert the desired text into a special field.
It is not necessary to click the "Check for uniqueness" button. The number will be displayed at the bottom instantly.
Advantages:
- full analysis of SEO parameters, uniqueness is possible;
- the result is kept by registered users.
Flaws:
- with a detailed check, you have to wait;
- service sometimes slows down.
Text suits everyone. It is used by both prestigious companies and aspiring copywriters.
Advego
And it would not come to mind to call the site a counting rhyme, but it is so. I look at the character counter when I check for nausea at the request of the customer. Why copy the text elsewhere if everything is at hand.
How to determine the length of an article in Advego? Go to the Advego website, click on the “SEO-text analysis” tab.
Paste the text into the working field.
The reading room will immediately show the volume. But if you need more detailed information, click on “Check”. You will receive detailed statistics.
What you might like:
- works quickly;
- you can check both spam and text size at the same time.
I advise you to work with Advego at least once. For me, this is a service that has never failed.
Word - is it that good?
All paths start with Word. There we write, check spelling, learn to count signs. Microsoft has created a great counter. But when I switched to printing in Evernote, Google services, it became a little uncomfortable. Why? The program takes longer to launch than an online sign reader. I don't want to waste time when you check the work not at the end, but along the way.
It's easier with the 2007 version. See the Review tab at the top? Ok, come in there.
There, next to the spelling, there is a statistics button. It depicts ABC123.
If you don't want to go over the tabs, I can suggest a shorter way. In the status bar at the bottom there is a panel “Number of words”, click.
A window with statistics appears.
Now we know the number:
- signs without spaces and with them,
- lines,
- paragraphs
- pages.
To find out the number of symbols for a single fragment, copy and also click on the statistics.
You can assign a hotkey combination for testing. Hold Ctrl, Alt, + at the same time. A menu pops up. There, opposite the keyboard shortcut, select the "Configure" button. We select the required command, enter, for example, Shift + D.
- can be used offline;
- convenient if you write there.
The Word has one drawback - the cost. It is difficult to register this word counting program without paying.
If you can't get Word, download OpenOffice. It is simpler, but there will be no errors during the work.
By default, the window with calculations appears when you press Ctrl + Shift + G.
Simvoli.net is an online word counting service. No installations, simple interface. There are some useful tips that will help save the copywriter time.
We get the result.
We managed to find out not only how many words are in the text, but also the number of their uses, uniqueness. Do you think that's all? No. There are several useful things for authors hidden under the button "More".
What can be done with text:
- Change uppercase. All words at the beginning of a sentence will be capitalized.
- Change to lower case. Capital letters are replaced with small ones.
- Title the article in full. Each word starts with an upper case.
- Translate into Latin letters. The text will be in Russian, only it will be rewritten in English letters.
- Clear the working area. It doesn't take long, tedious selection of the entire article to delete. One click is clean.
Tools.Otzyvmarketing.ru
This is a whole set of useful tools for copywriters and webmasters. It will help you find out the real Internet speed, your IP address, edit photos like in Photoshop, without installing software. But we are interested in another part of the site - a word and letter reader. You can find it on the main page in the left menu.
We insert or write our article there.
- find out the length of the text - the "Calculate" button,
- remove duplicate words - button “Remove duplicates”,
- erase the entire article - the "Clear" button,
- check the number of characters without html-markup - put a tick in front of “Cut tags”.
When I'm too lazy to drive text into Word, I use this service.
VIP content can replace Word and even surpass it in some ways. In addition to counting letters, the service has many interesting functions that a copywriter will need.
The service turns text into an image. I didn’t know that online services are capable of such miracles. Suddenly you need to quickly add work to your portfolio or make an example in an article. Copy the text into the field. We click “Convert to picture”. It is downloaded to the folder we need.
The output is such a nice result.
This function may be needed not only by the author, but also by the customer who draws up the technical specification. For example, to show a sample article.
Have you noticed already? At the end of the picture there is always the site logo. Therefore, either remove it (cut off, cover up), or live with it.
Checking the number of characters is simple, convenient, informative. Click on "Calculate". In a few seconds, detailed statistics are already in front of your eyes.
There is enough information to send the work to the customer or edit it. They guessed right with the number of commas. I wonder how many complex sentences, punctuation marks have already been instructed.
Other useful site benefits:
- spell checking is weak, do not rely on it;
- deleting word repetitions;
- counting characters without html tags - convenient if you wrote with anchors;
- cutting out a fragment of text - it will be needed when you need to check only a part;
- clean up form - save time when deleting text.
Enviable advantages of VIP content:
- application for Android - do an article, count the volume everywhere;
- does not slow down;
- extended functionality.
Text is inserted into the mobile application only from the clipboard. You cannot upload a file for verification.
Would you use an Android program to find out the size of an article?
Don't like a clumsy interface? Do you want a simple service that will calculate symbols for you without unnecessary details? Then AdvertSeo-Helper is yours.
When I am online, I don’t need other features. To quickly count symbols - the site copes with this task at 5. Open AdvertSeo-Helper. Insert the text for verification into the input form.
There are no buttons, we do not press anything. Statistics immediately appear on the right side. The copywriter has every minute scheduled. I love the site for its responsiveness.
The reader does the analysis of the text, formats it. After checking by the service, you can be sure that you do not send the “raw semi-finished product” to the customer.
As a desperate person, I decided to check the text for the number of keywords, typing speed. Well, and put a tick in front of the double spaces. What if they are? Here are the statistics the service gave me.
The site works in several languages: French, Italian, English, Polish, German. You can just play some fun or practice - it's up to you.
If customers require from you estimates according to Glavred, use the function of removing stop words. She, of course, mows everything with the same brush, but the result will be better. To use it, you need to buy a PRO account.
Why load an already tired laptop with software? Have pity on him, you already knock on the keyboard several thousand times a day. Make life easier for yourself and him with Seostop.
Don't look for additional functions there. After all, we came to count the signs, and not to do a deep analysis. There are special services for analysis - Advego, Text. We need a simple rhyme.
On the website, in the "Useful" section, we find the "Signs counter". How to use it? You type in the text or paste it into the field, the number of characters without spaces and with them is automatically shown.
If this is not enough for you, you want to know, then go to Spelling. There, such an edit can be made that the customer will fall in love with your article.
How many letters, symbols, words on one page
The experience of a copywriter is not only the deposits of documents on the computer, positive feedback from customers, but also the development of the eye. So you can tell right away whether 1,000 characters without spaces will fit on a sheet or not? And I learned.
Do you want to become a professional but don't know how? I invite you to. In a short time, you will be able to click articles like nuts.
The text occupies the page differently. It is influenced by the font size and the number of paragraphs, lines, tables.
So that you save your precious time, I want to tell you how much text fits on the pages, etc. You still can't do without counting rhymes, but at least you will check at the end, and not constantly glance at the counter.
You will learn to appreciate your work. Because it is difficult for beginners to understand 1,000 characters - this is a lot or a little, is it worth 20 rubles. or is it better to bypass the order.
If you still do not know how much it is - 1000 characters of the text, then get ready to find out the answer. An article of one kilo character occupies 65% of one sheet of Word.
How many pages are 1,500 characters long? This is 80% 1 A4 page in Word. Font Arial 12. Line contains 40-50 letters (average).
How many characters are on an A4 page? To fill it completely, you need 1,889 characters, written in Arial 12.
A short review or product description takes up 20% of the page.
Now you know that a 1,500 character test case with no spaces is not much. Customers often give small volumes to test you in practice.
Tell us what you use to count characters, what sites you like. I would be glad to hear your opinion.
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Why word count matters?
Whether you are a college student, a content writer, manager or novelist, you know how important word usage in any type of text is. The purpose of any writing is to create a readable and convenient text that is easy to perceive. It is important to express your thoughts and ideas effectively. Generally, it means that every word counts, in the majority of cases it is better to be simple and use a minimal number of words. First of all, it makes any text shorter and, therefore, more pleasant to readers. Secondly, it makes it clear and easy to comprehend, a message of your writing should be straightforward and without any misinterpretations.
When it comes to articles, the fewer words, the better. We live in a time of information, and no one has the tolerance to deal with huge piles of text. Generally, any type of written content has a desirable amount of words, whether it is an essay, dissertation or novel. When you are limited with words, it makes you more conscious of their choice and power they have. It helps to deliver ideas logically so the reader won’t be lost in endless adjectives.
The main goal of any information source is to deliver the main idea, that’s why it is crucial to stick to the point and follow the structure. Your words use also influences your reputation as a writer. Yes, there is usually a desire to make text longer, but it is not always for the better. For example, the more clearly you understand the topic, the simpler you can explain it. If you go around with long metaphors, it might mean that you don’t actually have a good comprehension of it.
Every word one use should be efficient in what it is supposed to do. Be sure that you have a clear vision of what you are going to write and what message is being delivered, especially when we talk about academic writing or job-related communication. For example, if you are working on a presentation of the product, concentrate on the crucial features you need to underline, provide only essential information. When you are working on a science project, us the appropriate scholarly language style, which very clear, short and straightforward.
How to use words counter properly?
Writers are paid for the number of words, that why some of them might tend superficially increase them in the text. However, it might be a disadvantage if a reader will get tired of it. Unless you are Honoré de Balzac, there is no need to use all the words you know. It is better to stick to the efficient ways of message delivery.
Sometimes it is also crucial what kinds of words you use and in what number. For example, if you are a blogger or a content writer, you want your text appearing in search engine, like Google, on the first page. It means that the text should be structured and written according to the purpose and main keywords. There are also stop-words that imply that the text is overstuffed with the unnecessary lexis. It reduces the chances of your content to be viewed on the first page. Yes, if you are writing about vacation places, you need to use words in this regard, such as vacation, beach, rest, relax, etc. however, if you overuse them just to make your text relevant it will be impossible to read. Remember that the main purpose of any type of writing is to be informative and interesting to read for a perceiver.
That's why if you are interested in increasing your writing skills and the quality of your texts, you need to care about word count. It is amazing that today we have technologies that help us to do it faster and in a very comfortable way, just behind our computer. So it is only reasonable to use professional software designed for this purpose. That's why when you need an instant count of a specific word, Microsoft Word can show you a general word count, but it won't get you a detailed and comprehensive report .. It is amazing because you don't need to download anything or install additional software. Basically, you just type in or copy paste your text in a box on a website and proceed with analysis. Now you know everything you need to write a decent text!
