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+# Scratchpad
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+This is a simple HTML/JS-based tool for counting characters and words.
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+Enter your text and see the number of characters and words at the bottom. You can also select text to count only within the selection.
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+Text is auto-saved in your browser's local storage, so nothing gets lost if you close the page by accident. Keep this in mind if you enter sensitive data.