How are words counted?

Any non-empty sequence separated by whitespace counts as one word. Numbers and tokens containing punctuation therefore count when they occupy their own whitespace-delimited sequence.

Are spaces included in the character count?

Yes. The character total is the full text length, including spaces, punctuation, and line breaks.

How are sentences and paragraphs detected?

A sentence ends at a period, exclamation mark, or question mark. Non-empty blocks separated by one or more line breaks count as paragraphs.

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Frequently asked questions

How are words counted?: Any non-empty sequence separated by whitespace counts as one word. Numbers and tokens containing punctuation therefore count when they occupy their own whitespace-delimited sequence.
Are spaces included in the character count?: Yes. The character total is the full text length, including spaces, punctuation, and line breaks.
How are sentences and paragraphs detected?: A sentence ends at a period, exclamation mark, or question mark. Non-empty blocks separated by one or more line breaks count as paragraphs.