This section includes 2 how-to topics for Word Count on iOS, and both are available without membership; 2 items are free and 0 items are membership-related.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Check the current document word count | Free |
| 2 | 2. Turn live word count display on or off | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Check the current document word count
Entry: Tools → Review → Word Count
- Open the document you want to review.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Review tab.
- Tap Word Count.
- In the statistics panel, review the following items: words, characters with spaces, characters without spaces, non-Chinese words, and Chinese words.
Success Criteria
- What you should see: the Word Count panel opens.
- What you can do next: return to editing or adjust the document based on the statistics.
Tips While Using
- The results reflect the current state of the document and change after edits.
- Punctuation is usually included in total character count, but not usually counted as words.
2. Turn live word count display on or off
Entry: Tools → Review → Word Count → Show Word Count in Real-time
- Open a document and tap Tools at the bottom.
- Go to the Review tab.
- Tap Word Count.
- Select or clear Show Word Count in Real-time.
- Return to the editing area and check whether the word count entry in the lower-left corner is now shown or hidden.
Success Criteria
- What you should see: the quick entry in the editing area changes state.
- What you can do next: keep the entry visible during editing or hide it when you do not need it.
Tips While Using
- The quick entry appears in the lower-left area of the editing screen.
- If the entry does not change, reopen the Word Count panel and confirm the setting.