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Filler Word Checker

Mark common filler words such as very, really, just, and basically so you can decide which ones earn their place. Suggest-only: nothing changes until you edit the text.

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  1. 01Find the words that pad a sentence
  2. 02How to use this workbench
  3. 03Frequently asked questions
  4. 04Make the next edit count

Find the words that pad a sentence

Paste a draft to highlight common intensifiers and hedges such as “very”, “really”, “just”, and “kind of”. Each is flagged for you to judge in context; many are legitimate in speech. Cutting filler usually makes a sentence shorter and firmer, but rhythm and emphasis sometimes need the extra word. The tool uses a fixed list.

How to use this workbench

  1. Paste your text or load the example.
  2. Choose any options that apply to your task.
  3. Read the result, then copy it or download a text file. Your input stays available until you clear it or leave the page.

Frequently asked questions

Does my text leave my browser?

No. Processing happens in a local browser worker. The tool makes no request containing your draft.

Can I upload a document?

Use Import .txt to read a UTF-8 plain-text file locally. Word documents and PDFs are not supported. Copy their text into the input instead. Each field accepts up to 200,000 characters.

Will the result replace my original?

No transformation automatically overwrites your input. Check the output before copying it. Grammar and spelling suggestions change the input only when you choose to apply them.

Make the next edit count

Read the result in context. If the text needs another pass, try the word counter, text cleaner, or readability checker.