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2595How can I automatically insert the word count into my Word document?
To insert a word count into a Word 2016 document, place the cursor where you would like the word count to appear (say in the Header or Footer) and then:
- click the Insert tab
- click the Quick Parts icon (towards the right hand end of the toolbar)
- on the drop down that appears, select Field...
- This will open the Field window:
- In the list in the left hand pane, scroll down and click on the field name NumWords
- click on OK
This will insert a "field" in your document which automatically displays the number of words:
If you subsequently change the number of words, right-click on the field and select the option Update field:
The number will change to reflect the new word count of the document.
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