How to Easily Check Word Count in PowerPoint Presentations

Learn a quick method to find the total word count in your PowerPoint presentation using Microsoft Word.

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Export your PowerPoint presentation to a Word document. Go to File > Export > Create Handouts, then choose “Create Handouts in Microsoft Word” and select “Outline Only.” This generates a Word document with all text. Open the Word document and use Word's word count feature under Review > Word Count. This workaround provides an effective way to determine the total word count of your PowerPoint slides.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I see the word count directly in PowerPoint? No, PowerPoint doesn't have a built-in word count feature, but you can export slides to a Word document to find the word count.
  2. What is the process to export PowerPoint to Word? Go to File > Export > Create Handouts and select 'Create Handouts in Microsoft Word.' Choose 'Outline Only' to generate a document with text for counting.
  3. Is there a way to count words in individual PowerPoint slides? While PowerPoint doesn't allow direct word counting, you can manually count the words or export the slides to Word for a comprehensive count.
  4. Why is it important to know the word count of my PowerPoint presentation? Knowing the word count helps ensure you meet presentation guidelines and keeps your content concise and engaging.