Build a Real-Time Word Counter with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
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EDITOR BRIEF
This tutorial shows how to create a word counter that updates as you type in the browser. It uses HTML for structure, CSS for styling, and vanilla JavaScript for counting words, characters, sentences, and paragraphs, with copy and clear buttons for the text area.
INSIGHTS
This is a good beginner project because it combines layout, styling, and simple logic in one app. Try building it yourself, then practice updating counts with JavaScript events like input.
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