Use Word Count with 1 how-to topic, including 1 free topic and 0 membership-related topics; start from the index below and follow the steps to complete the task.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. View the current document word count | Free |
How-to Guide
1. View the current document word count
Entry: Tools → Review → Word Count
- Open the document and tap Tools.
- Select the Review tab.
- Tap Word Count.
- In the Word Count panel, review the following items:
- Words: Chinese characters plus English words.
- Characters (including spaces): the total number of characters including spaces.
- Characters (excluding spaces): the total number of characters without spaces.
- If needed, turn Include text boxes, footnotes, and endnotes on or off to adjust the counting scope.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the Word Count panel opens successfully.
- Next action: you can review different count types and switch the counting scope when needed.
Tips While Using
- Common issue: if you do not open the Review tab, the Word Count entry may be harder to find.
- Counting rules: some submissions require words, while others require characters, so confirm the requirement before sending the file.
- Scope setting: when Include text boxes, footnotes, and endnotes is turned on, the result changes accordingly.