How do I put my word count onto my document?

Question

I know how to view the word count, but I want to add the actual amount of words to my report.

Is there a special way to do so, or do I just have to make a little text box or write it at the bottom?

And if there is a way, can you put an accumulative word count on the document?

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

just make a text box.

Answer 2

You can insert a Word field code to do that.

In Word versions prior to Word 2007 (Vista):

1. Click where you want the word count to go.

2. Click the Insert->Field menu item.

3. Scroll down to NumWords and select it.

4. Click OK.

In Word 2007:

1. Click where you want the word count to go.

2. Click the Insert tab of the Ribbon.

3. In the Text area, click Quick Parts->Field.

4. Scroll down to NumWords and select it.

5. Click OK.

Note that the field won't automatically update itself.  To update it, select it, then press the F9 key.

Hope that helps.