What if the count is not visible on the status bar?
Check the status bar settings or use Word Count on the Review tab.
Check word count
In Word, you can check counts from the status bar at the bottom or by opening Word Count on the Review tab.
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Environment
Word for Windows
Fast answer
Look at the status bar or open Word Count from the Review tab.
Steps
1
Check the status bar
The status bar at the bottom of Word shows the current word count.
2
Open detailed count
For more detail, click Word Count on the Review tab.
3
Check a selected range
If you only need part of the document, select that range first and then check the count.
Common pitfalls
- If the status bar option is disabled, the count may not be visible there.
- In Japanese documents, word count and character count can mean different things, so check the requested metric.
What to do next
Instead of stopping on this page, here are three next actions that are easy to take right away.
Check the Word shortcuts too
If you want the same task to take less time next time, review the matching shortcuts while this workflow is still fresh.
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You can continue into nearby tasks such as page numbers, headers, and spacing without searching again.
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FAQ
Can I count only part of the document?
Yes. Select the target text first and then open the count.