# Sentences

The number of sentences that you want the summary to include.

If you set Summary to `ParagraphConcept` or `ParagraphContext`, `Sentences` represents the number of paragraphs that you want the summary to include.

NOTE: The `ParagraphConcept` and `ParagraphContext` options are not available for the GetContent action.

For a `Concept` or `Context` Summary, if you set both `Sentences` and Characters, IDOL Server attempts to satisfy both requirements. If it cannot apply both restrictions (for example, because the only sentences that contain the best terms are longer than the character restriction), it uses only the Characters restriction. If it cannot create a concept or context summary that fits either restriction, IDOL Server returns a `quick` summary.

Similarly, if you set only `Sentences`, and IDOL Server cannot detect any sentences that contain the best terms, IDOL Server returns a `quick` summary.

Actions: | GetContent Query Suggest SuggestOnText
Type: | Long
Default: | 5
Example: | `Sentences=6`
See Also: | Characters Summary

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