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Writing & Text Inspection

Hemingway & Readability Editor

Flesch-Kincaid readability scoring with sentence complexity color highlights and style metrics.

100% Private & Client-Side Readability Engine

The app highlights length and complexity. It is easy to utilize Hemingway style principles.


The paper was created by a writer who attempted to craft an exceptionally complicated sentence that extends far beyond normal lengths, incorporating numerous unnecessary adverbs and complex terminology that makes comprehension remarkably difficult for average readers.

Grade 15Flesch-Kincaid ScoreHard (Complex)
Hard Sentences0
Very Hard Sentences1
Passive Voice1
Adverbs (-ly)2
Complex Words2
Highlight Key:🟨 Yellow: Hard sentence (>14 words)🟥 Red: Very hard sentence (>25 words)🟩 Green: Passive voice phrase🟦 Blue: Adverb ending in -ly🟣 Purple: Complex word with simpler option

What is a Hemingway Readability Editor?

Readability & Highlight Reference

Highlight ColorMetric / RuleRecommendation
🟨 YellowHard Sentence (>14 words)Shorten or split into two sentences.
🟥 RedVery Hard Sentence (>25 words)Simplify dense phrasing to improve clarity.
🟩 GreenPassive Voice PhraseConvert to active voice construction.
🟦 BlueAdverb ending in -lyReplace with a forceful verb where possible.
🟣 PurpleComplex WordSwap for a simpler alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What readability formulas are used?
This tool calculates the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Flesch Reading Ease score, and sentence complexity metrics.
What do the color highlights mean?
Yellow indicates hard-to-read sentences, red highlights very complex sentences, blue marks adverbs, and green highlights passive voice.
Is my text uploaded to a server?
No. The readability engine executes 100% locally in your web browser. No text is transmitted or stored externally.

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