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Words are counted by splitting the text on spaces and line breaks, ignoring any extra blank spaces. This matches how most word processors and platforms with character or word limits count text.
Character count includes every character including spaces, while the "characters (no spaces)" count excludes them. Some platforms and forms specify limits using one or the other, so both are shown.
Reading time is estimated using an average adult reading speed of around 200 words per minute. Actual reading time varies by content difficulty and individual reading speed.
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