Cover Letter Length GuidelinesA cover letter should never exceed one page, and the effective range is 250-400 words in three or four short paragraphs. Recruiters skim; a letter that respects their time gets read, and one that fills the page often does not.
Verified July 2026. Platforms adjust limits over time.
| Field | Limit |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 1 page maximum |
| Word count (ideal) | 250-400 words |
| Paragraphs | 3-4 |
| Online application text boxes | Varies Often 2,000-4,000 characters |
WordLimit shortens your text to the exact word or character count you need - it trims redundancy while keeping your key information and your own writing style, so human-written text stays recognizably human. Check your current count with the free word limit counter first.
One page at most, ideally 250-400 words. Shorter letters with one concrete achievement outperform full-page letters of self-description.
Yes - keep a master version and compress it per application. WordLimit cuts a draft to an exact word target while keeping the achievements and role keywords.
WordLimit
