Microsoft KB Archive/60702

Works: Getting an Approximate Word Count in Word Processor

PSS ID Number: Q60702 Article last modified on 06-12-1996

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= SUMMARY =

To get an approximate word count in a Works Word Processor document, use the “Search and Replace” feature to count “white spaces” between words. (This method, described below, is not 100-percent accurate. Accuracy may vary depending on the consistency of spacing between words and after sentences.)

Note: Prior to beginning the following steps, make a separate copy of the document.


 * 1) Place the cursor at the top of the Word Processor document. (CTRL+HOME).
 * 2) Choose Select (ALT S) and press R for Replace.
 * 3) In the “Search for” field, press the SPACEBAR once. Then press the TAB key once.
 * 4) In the “Replace with” field, press the SPACEBAR once and press ENTER. Then press A for Replace all.

Works will then search for, replace, and report the number of occurrences.

= MORE INFORMATION =

When two spaces occur at the end of each sentence, write down the number of occurrences (calculated above) and complete the following steps to eliminate the extra word count from the double spaces.

  Repeat Steps 1 through 4 but search for a “.” (period space) instead of just a space, as before.   Note the number of occurrences replaced and subtract that number from the previous number. 

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