Paragraph Counter
Count paragraphs along with words, sentences, and lines.
Count the paragraphs in your text. A paragraph is any block of text separated from the next by a blank line, matching how documents and CMS editors structure content.
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Paragraphs vs. lines
A line ends at every line break. A paragraph is a block separated by a blank line. A five-line address block with no blank lines is one paragraph but five lines. VerbCount reports both so you can match whatever your assignment or platform expects.
Examples
| Example | Input | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Two paragraphs | First block.
Second block. | 2 paragraphs |
| Lines, one paragraph | Line one
Line two | 1 paragraph, 2 lines |
Frequently asked questions
What separates two paragraphs?
A blank line. Single line breaks within a block are treated as part of the same paragraph.
Do single line breaks create new paragraphs?
No. A single line break keeps text in the same paragraph; only a blank line (an empty line between blocks) starts a new paragraph. That's why the line count can be higher than the paragraph count.
Why does my paragraph count differ from my word processor?
Editors like Word count every hard return as a paragraph, while VerbCount treats a block separated by a blank line as one paragraph. If you want the per-line number, use the line count shown alongside it.