// Helene Martin, CSE 142
// Prompts the user for several words and reports the total number of letters typed.
// Demonstrates the use of a sentinel.
import java.util.*;

public class WordSum {
	public static final String SENTINEL = "quit";
	
	public static void main(String[] args) {
		Scanner console = new Scanner(System.in);
		
		int letters = 0;
		
		// pull out the first prompt ('post')
		// so word is initialized to something the user
		// typed in and should be added to the letter count
		System.out.print("Type a word (or \"" + SENTINEL + "\" to exit): ");
		String word = console.next();
	
		while (!word.equals(SENTINEL)) {
			// order of statements needs to be swapped when first 'post' is taken out	
			letters += word.length();
			System.out.print("Type a word (or \"" + SENTINEL + "\" to exit): ");
			word = console.next();
		}
		System.out.println("Total letters typed: " + letters);
	}
}