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Custom Selected Word Count for Obsidian

Provides advanced word counting for selected text across all view modes, with customizable path exclusion and other features beyond basic counting.

Best For

writersstudentsresearchersbeginners

Key Use Cases

  • Counting words in selected paragraphs or sections
  • Excluding specific file paths from word count
  • Tracking writing progress in different view modes

Pros

  • Advanced customization beyond basic word count
  • Works across all view modes
  • Path exclusion feature for targeted counting

Limitations

  • Limited functionality if you only need simple word counts
  • May require configuration for path exclusion

Tags

word-countselected-textcustomizablepath-exclusionproductivity

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