Frequently Asked Questions
What does a text counter do?
Counts characters, words, and sentences in text.
Why use a character counter?
To meet platform limits (titles, meta descriptions, tweets).
How are words counted?
Typically by splitting on whitespace; some tools ignore repeated spaces.
Does the counter include spaces in character count?
Many offer both: characters with spaces and without spaces.
Can it show reading time?
Yes — many tools estimate reading time based on words per minute.
Is there a mobile-friendly version?
Good counters are responsive and work on mobile browsers.
Can I paste long text?
Yes — paste, edit, and the counter updates in real time.
Does it handle non-English text?
Most do, but language-specific tokenisation may affect word counts.
Can it flag when a limit is exceeded?
Yes — color warnings or counters turn red when limits are passed.
Is the tool free?
Many basic text counters are free and open-source.
What is an online equation editor?
A web tool to create math formulas using LaTeX, MathML, or a visual palette with instant preview and export.
Do I need to learn LaTeX?
No, many editors offer WYSIWYG symbol palettes; LaTeX entry is optional but powerful.
Which export formats are supported?
Commonly SVG, PNG, and copy-as LaTeX/MathML for web and documents.
Does it work with Markdown?
Yes, many support inline $...$ and display $$...$$ math blocks.
Is MathML important?
Yes, it improves accessibility and screen-reader support for equations.
Can I use it offline?
Progressive Web App (PWA) editors can work offline after first load.
How to add equations to slides?
Export SVG/PNG or paste LaTeX into your slide tool’s math plugin.
Does it support matrices and integrals?
Yes, full symbol sets include fractions, roots, sums, integrals, and matrices.
Is it free to use?
Many editors are free; some offer pro features like batch export.
How to embed the editor on a site?
Use a script/iframe embed or an open-source package with a simple init call.