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Target draft tool
Target Word Counter write to a required length Draft metrics
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Repeated words
Add text to see repeated terms.
When this page is useful
Use this page for assignments, briefs, grants, bios, product copy, blurbs and any draft where the target is part of the job. It avoids separate thin pages for every number by letting you enter the exact requirement yourself.
Target word counter questions
What is a target word counter?
A target word counter is built around a goal length. Set the required word count and an optional tolerance, then write while the page tracks over and under against that target.
How do I write to an exact word count?
Set the target, paste or draft your copy, and use the over-under indicator and progress meter while you revise. The repeated-word panel helps trim padding and tighten the draft.
What does the tolerance setting do?
Tolerance widens the acceptable range around your target. A target of 750 with a tolerance of 50 accepts any draft between 700 and 800 words.
Why do word counts vary across tools?
Tools disagree on hyphenated terms, URLs, numbers and CJK text. If a draft will be checked in a specific tool, match its method on the main word counter before you trust the final number.