The Wordlyo Blog
Practical guides on writing, passwords, design placeholders, and getting the most out of our free tools.
How to Count Words in a PDF (5 Easy Methods)
No Microsoft Word? Five free ways to get a word count from any PDF — from quick copy-paste to Google Docs.
UCAS Personal Statement Word Count: The 4,000-Character Limit Explained
What the UCAS limit really means, what counts toward it, and how to trim your statement without losing impact.
How to Count Words in Google Docs (3 Easy Methods)
Google Docs hides its word count in a menu — here are three fast ways to find it, plus a quicker alternative.
Essay Word Count Guide: How Long Should Your Essay Be?
From 500-word school essays to 2,000-word research papers — the standard lengths and how to hit them.
How to Create a Strong Password You Can Actually Remember
Long beats complex. Learn the passphrase method and the mistakes that make passwords crackable.
When to Use Lorem Ipsum (and When You Shouldn't)
Placeholder text is a design tool, not a content strategy. Here is where it helps — and where it hurts.
Title Case vs Sentence Case: Which Should You Use?
Headlines, headings, and titles follow different rules depending on the style guide. Here is the breakdown.
10 Fun Ways to Use a Random Name Picker in Class
From cold-calling without the groans to fair group assignments — make randomness your teaching assistant.