Text Word Counter
Text Word Counter (With Sentence Count)
Word and sentence counts for any text, a .txt file trick for power users, and SMS character limits you should know before you hit send.
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Word & Sentence Counter for Any Text
Sentence detection here works by splitting on periods, exclamation points, and question marks. It's accurate for standard punctuation, but abbreviations like "Mr." or "U.S." can occasionally cause over-counting since the period looks like a sentence end — worth a quick manual glance if your text uses a lot of abbreviations.
How to Count Words in a .txt File
On Mac or Linux, open Terminal and run wc -w filename.txt for an instant word count — a genuinely useful power-user shortcut. On Windows, the simplest route is opening the file in Notepad or Word, where a live or on-demand count is available, or pasting its contents into the counter above.
SMS Character Limit Checker
A standard SMS holds 160 characters per segment; that drops to 70 characters if you use an emoji or certain special characters. See the full SMS character limit guide for the encoding details behind that drop.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I count words in a .txt file without opening it?
On Mac or Linux, run "wc -w filename.txt" in Terminal; on Windows, open the file in Notepad or Word to see the count.
How accurate is automatic sentence counting?
Very accurate for standard punctuation, though abbreviations like "Mr." or "U.S." can occasionally cause over-counting.
How many characters can I send in one SMS?
160 characters per segment for standard text, or 70 characters if using emoji or special characters.