Common questions about Word Count usually focus on counting methods, selected-text statistics, and how to interpret the results. This section covers 4 frequent questions.
FAQ
What should I do if the word count does not match the requirement?
- Confirm whether the requirement is based on words or characters.
- Open Word Count and review words, characters with spaces, and characters without spaces.
- Use the counting method that matches the submission requirement.
- If needed, select a specific passage and check the result again.
How do I count only part of a document?
- Select the target text in the document.
- Check the selected-text count in the status bar.
- Click Word Count if you need more details.
- Review the detailed statistics for the selected text in the dialog.
What if I cannot see the word count in the status bar?
- Confirm that the current file is open in WPS Writer.
- Check whether the status bar is visible at the bottom of the window.
- Open Word Count from the Review tab directly.
- Reopen the document and check the status bar again.
What statistics are available in the Word Count dialog?
- Open the Word Count dialog.
- Review pages and words.
- Review characters without spaces and characters with spaces.
- Review paragraphs, non-Chinese words, and Chinese characters.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Status bar | The area at the bottom of the document window where information such as word count can appear. |
| Word Count | The feature used to summarize document length and related statistics. |
| Characters (without spaces) | A character count that does not include spaces in the total. |
| Characters (with spaces) | A character count that includes spaces in the total. |
| Selected text | A highlighted portion of text that can be counted separately from the full document. |