Text How to Check Word Count for Essays, Applications, and Social Posts By Project52 Team · 2026-03-18
Most submission forms have strict length limits: 500 words for a personal statement, 150 characters for a bio, 2000 characters for a cover letter. Checking counts early prevents rushed edits at the deadline.
What This Tool Counts Metric Example Use Words Essay word limits, article length Characters (with spaces) Social media bios, form fields Characters (no spaces) SMS limits, Korean character limits Sentences Readability checks Paragraphs Structure review Reading time Presentation prep Speaking time Speech prep
How to Check Open Word Counter . Paste or type your text. All counts update instantly as you type. Common Platform Limits Platform / Context Limit Twitter/X post 280 characters Instagram bio 150 characters LinkedIn summary 2,600 characters College essay (Common App) 250–650 words Korean 자기소개서 500–1,000 characters (no spaces) Cover letter 250–400 words
Tips Korean text : Use "characters without spaces" for Korean character limits, since Korean counts characters differently from English word counts.Check early : Paste your draft when it is 70–80% done. It is easier to trim 50 extra words than 200.Reading time : If you are preparing a presentation, the speaking time estimate helps you plan slides.After Counting Need to change text case for headings? Use Case Converter . Want to compare two versions of your text? Use Text Diff to see exactly what changed.