Line Counter

Free online line counting tool. Instantly measure document length and get detailed text metrics at your fingertips.

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How long should my text be? Typical line counts for:

Social networks

Twitter post: 1-4

Facebook post: 1-5

Instagram caption: 1-10

Essays

High school: 10-50

College admission: 10-30

Undergraduate college: 50-250

Literature

Short story: 100-500

Novel chapter: 200-1000

Full novel: 2000-10000

Use Cases of Line Counter

  • Technical Documentation:

    Ensure concise and effective documentation by monitoring line counts in user manuals and technical guides.

  • Data Analysis:

    Quickly assess the size of datasets and log files for efficient processing and storage management.

  • Poetry Writing:

    Adhere to specific line count requirements for various poetic forms like sonnets, haikus, or villanelles.

  • Script Writing:

    Maintain appropriate script length for film, television, or theater productions based on industry standards.

  • Code Review:

    Facilitate code reviews by providing line-by-line metrics for more focused feedback and improvements.

  • Version Control:

    Compare different versions of files by analyzing changes in line counts, aiding in collaborative development.

  • Text File Management:

    Organize and categorize text files based on their line counts for improved file system management.

  • Programming Challenges:

    Verify solutions meet line count restrictions in coding competitions and algorithmic challenges.

  • Configuration File Analysis:

    Quickly assess the complexity of configuration files in system administration and DevOps tasks.

  • Legal Document Preparation:

    Ensure compliance with specific line count requirements in legal documents and court filings.