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A word is any sequence of characters separated by spaces or line breaks. Hyphenated words like "well-known" count as one word, matching Microsoft Word and Google Docs behavior.
We use 225 words per minute for reading (the average for adult English readers) and 150 words per minute for speaking time.
Both! The main counter shows characters including spaces. The detail row below shows characters excluding spaces — useful for platforms with strict character limits like Twitter.
No. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your text is never sent to any server. ToolBolt is 100% client-side.
Keyword density shows how often each word appears as a percentage of total words. It helps writers and SEO professionals ensure natural keyword distribution in their content.
Absolutely. Students and writers use ToolBolt to track word counts for essays, research papers, blog posts, and any content with word count requirements.