Better Word Count for Obsidian
Counts the number of words in the selected text within the Obsidian editor.
Chinese summary
统计编辑器中选定文本的字数。
Key Use Cases
- Checking word count of a specific paragraph or sentence
- Meeting word limits for assignments or posts
- Editing and proofreading by tracking selected text length
Pros
- Simple and lightweight
- Works instantly on text selection
- No configuration needed
Limitations
- Only counts selected text, not entire document
- No additional statistics (characters, lines, etc.)
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