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productivity 3 min read· 2025-02-18

How to Count Words and Characters Accurately

Understand variations in word counts across software, character limits for social media, and reading time metrics.

Whether writing an academic essay or a marketing email, tracking word limits and estimated reading speeds is crucial.

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Average silent reading speed is ~200-250 words per minute, while conversational speaking speed is ~130-150 words per minute.

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