📏 Word limits that matter for Malaysian assignments
- Turnitin AI writing score: needs 300–30,000 words of prose in English, Spanish or Japanese. Shorter or longer documents still get a similarity report, but no AI %.
- Turnitin similarity report: a Standard check covers documents under 20,000 words; a full thesis or FYP up to 80,000 words needs Premium.
- Lecturer word limits: most courses allow ±10% of the stated count. References, appendices and the cover page usually do not count — check your course outline.
- Pages: about 500 words per single-spaced page and 250 per double-spaced page at 12pt Times New Roman.
❓ FAQ
How does this word counter count words?
It counts every run of letters or numbers as one word, and keeps hyphenated words and contractions (e-learning, don't) as one word — the same way Microsoft Word does in almost all cases.
Is my text saved or uploaded?
No. Counting happens entirely in your browser; the text is never sent anywhere.
How many words does Turnitin need to detect AI?
At least 300 words of prose, and at most 30,000 words, in a supported language (English, Spanish or Japanese).
Do references count in the word count?
Usually not. Most Malaysian universities exclude the reference list, appendices and cover page from the word limit, but check your course outline.
How many pages is 1,000 words?
About 2 pages single-spaced or 4 pages double-spaced at 12pt.
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