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How to insert word count or page count in Word documents?

Author Amanda Li Last modified

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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  1. Position the cursor where you want to insert the word count or page count, and click Insert > Quick Parts > Field.

    Field option on the Insert tab on the ribbon

  2. Scroll down the Field names to select NumWords or NumPages.

    Field dialog with NumWords and NumPages options highlighted

    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.

      Document Information category selected

  3. Click OK to insert the word count or page count into your document.

    Word count and page count inserted into the document

Note: After editing your document, right-click the word or page count number and select Update Field to refresh the count.

Update Field option on the context menu


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