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How to use Sentence Counter
Sentence Counter. Count sentences and average length. 15–20 words is easy to read for most audiences. Over 25 words on average makes text harder to follow.
The short answer
To count sentences, paste your text: sentences are split at full stops, question marks and exclamation marks, while abbreviations like Dr. and e.g. and decimals like 3.14 are not counted as endings. You also see average and longest sentence length.
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How to use it
Type or paste your input into the Sentence Counter.
Choose any options you need.
See the result update instantly.
Copy the result or download it.
Limits worth knowing
What is a good average sentence length? 15–20 words is easy to read for most audiences. Over 25 words on average makes text harder to follow.
Does a line without a full stop count? Yes. Any final text without ending punctuation is counted as a sentence.