Beyond total word count, seeing how word lengths are distributed throughout a text offers a different lens on writing style — heavy use of long words versus short, punchy ones affects both readability and tone.
This tool counts how many words of each character length (1 letter, 2 letters, 3 letters, and so on) appear in your pasted text, and displays the distribution as a simple bar chart.
It's useful for linguistic analysis, comparing writing styles between drafts, or simply satisfying curiosity about the makeup of a particular piece of writing.
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Frequently asked questions
What counts as a "word" for this measurement?
Any sequence of letters separated by whitespace or punctuation, matching standard word-boundary detection.
Does punctuation attached to a word affect its counted length?
No, punctuation is stripped before measuring length, so "word," and "word" both count as 4 letters.