You can use the Word count to display the number of words (and letters) in the open document. You can also set counting to be performed only within a specific page area or paragraph.
Counting the words and letters of the document or a page area
| 1. | Choose the ribbon command Review | group Text | Word count  . |
| 2. | In the following dialog box, select the option Pages. |
| Optional: On the right, limit your selection to a desired page area. |
| 3. | Click on the Count button. |
As a result, you obtain the number of words and letters for the document or page area.
Counting words and letters of a specific paragraph
| 1. | Use the Text edit tool  from the Quick access toolbar to click on the desired paragraph. |
| 2. | Choose the ribbon command Review | group Text | Word count . |
| 3. | In the following dialog box, select the option Current story. |
| 4. | Click on the Count button. |
As a result, you obtain the number of words and letters for the selected paragraph.