How to insert word count or page count in Word documents?
Need to add a word count or page count to your document? This article will guide you through the process of inserting a word count or page count in Word. Read on to discover a simple method to include these counts in your document.
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- Position the cursor where you want to insert the word count or page count, and click Insert > Quick Parts > Field.
- Scroll down the Field names to select NumWords or NumPages. Tips:
- Under Field properties, you can customize the field properties to suit your needs.
- Check the Preserve formatting during updates option to maintain the field's formatting when the document is updated.
- To quickly find NumPages and NumWords, you can select Document Information from the Categories dropdown first.
- Click OK to insert the word count or page count into your document.
Note: After editing your document, right-click the word or page count number and select Update Field to refresh the count.
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