1. What is CountIt4U?

CountIt4U is a free, web-based writing assistant designed to help writers, students, and content creators. It provides:

• Word, character, and space count.
• Reading and speaking time estimates.
• Keyword density analysis.
• Spellcheck and grammar suggestions.
• Word search, highlighting, and replace functionality.
• Built-in dictionary for definitions and suggestions.
• Dark and light mode for comfortable viewing.
• Saving and clearing text in your browser locally for privacy.

Everything runs directly in your browser, so there is no need to download anything.

2. How do I count words, characters, and spaces?

Simply type or paste text into the editor. Counts update automatically in real time:

• Words: Total number of words separated by spaces or punctuation.
• Characters: Includes letters, numbers, and punctuation.
• Spaces: Counts all spaces in the text.

These counts are updated as you type, so you always see live statistics.

3. How do I highlight and replace specific words?

Use the search bar below the editor to find any word:

• All matches are highlighted automatically in the editor.
• The total occurrences are displayed next to the search bar.
• To replace, type the new word in the replacement box and click "Replace All Highlighted".
• This works for multiple occurrences at once, saving time for editing.

4. What is the Fix All feature?

"Fix All" automatically corrects spelling and grammar issues:

• Analyzes your entire text using a reliable language checking API.
• Suggests the most accurate corrections for spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Corrected text replaces the old text in the editor while keeping formatting intact.
• This helps you polish your writing instantly without manual proofreading.

5. How do I save my text?

Click the "💾 Save Text" button:

• Your text is saved in the browser's local storage.
• You can close the browser and return later; the text will still be there.
• To remove saved text, click "🧹 Clear Text".

6. Can I use CountIt4U offline?

Yes! Most features run entirely in your browser:

• Word/character counts, search & replace, highlighting, and dark/light mode work offline.
• Spellcheck and grammar suggestions require an internet connection since they rely on the language API.

7. How does dark mode work?

Click the "🌙 Dark Mode" button to toggle between dark and light themes:

• The website remembers your selection using local storage.
• Dark mode is easier on the eyes, especially at night or long writing sessions.

8. Can I look up word meanings?

Yes! Use the built-in dictionary:

• Type any word into the dictionary input box.
• Definitions, synonyms, and usage examples appear immediately.
• This helps expand your vocabulary and ensures proper word usage.

9. How is reading and speaking time calculated?

Reading and speaking times help estimate how long your content takes:

• Reading: Calculated at approximately 200 words per minute.
• Speaking: Calculated at approximately 150 words per minute.
• These metrics help students, writers, and speakers plan presentations or assignments.

10. Is my text stored or shared?

No. Your privacy is protected:

• All text editing, counting, and highlighting is processed locally in your browser.
• Nothing is sent to external servers unless you manually save it.
• This ensures your writing remains private and secure.

11. Can I use CountIt4U for essays, blogs, or reports?

Absolutely. CountIt4U is versatile:

• Students can use it for assignments and essays.
• Bloggers can track word counts and SEO keywords.
• Professionals can proofread reports, proposals, and presentations.