Sentence boundaries
Periods, question marks and exclamation points often end sentences, but initials and abbreviations can produce false splits.
Counting sentences — Guide
Guidance for Sentence Counter. Practical instructions, limitations, and accuracy tips.
This article explains the use and limitations of the interactive tool. No signup is required. Output can be approximate and should not substitute for authoritative sources when the stakes are high.
Editing
A sentence count is helpful for assessing paragraph length; it is not a substitute for clarity and grammar review.
Different languages
Punctuation systems and abbreviations differ across languages. Check the tool’s result against the original text.