How to Enable Word Count in Microsoft Word: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily enable the word count feature in Microsoft Word in this quick tutorial.

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To turn on the word count in Microsoft Word, go to the review tab and click on 'Word Count' in the Proofing group. Alternatively, you can see the word count in the status bar at the bottom of the document window. If it's not visible, right-click the status bar and select Word Count to enable it.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I check the word count in a document? You can check the word count by going to the Review tab and clicking on 'Word Count,' or by looking at the status bar at the bottom of the window.
  2. What if the word count is not visible in the status bar? If the word count isn't visible, right-click on the status bar and select 'Word Count' to enable the display.
  3. Can I see the word count for just a section of text? Yes, simply highlight the text you want to count and the word count will reflect the number of words in the selected section.
  4. Is there a shortcut to open the word count dialog in Microsoft Word? There is no specific keyboard shortcut for the word count dialog, but you can quickly access it from the Review tab or status bar.