Determining Word Count Statistics

Producing lengthy documents for business, school or as contract work can often be regulated by the word count. Legal briefs may charge by the line or word, or school papers might need to be a certain length in word count. Either way, if you need to determine your word count, there is an easier way than counting each word manually. You can quickly determine the number of words in your document by viewing the Status bar. It appears in the lower-left corner next to the number of pages in your document. You can also use the Word Count button on the Review tab to find out word count statistics, including number of pages, characters, paragraphs, and lines. You have the choice whether to include or exclude text boxes, ...

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