For many writers, keeping track of the number of words they have written is an essential part of their work. Whether it’s for a school assignment, a blog post, or a professional document, knowing the word count can help you stay on track and meet your writing goals. If you are using Microsoft Word, here’s how you can see how many words you’ve written.

Step 1: Open your document

Open Microsoft Word and open the document for which you want to check the word count. If you haven’t started writing yet, go ahead and type your content.

Step 2: Find the word count option

On the top menu bar, you will find several options. Look for the ‘Review’ tab and click on it. In the ‘Proofing’ section of the menu bar, you will find an option called ‘Word Count.’ Click on it.

Step 3: View your word count

A ‘Word Count’ dialog box will appear on your screen. It will display the number of pages, words, characters (with and without spaces), paragraphs, and lines in your document. The ‘Words’ count is what you are looking for to see how many words you’ve written.

Step 4: Monitor your progress

If you are working on a longer document or have different sections within your document, you can select specific text and follow the same steps to see the word count for that particular section.

  • To select a specific section: Click and drag your cursor over the desired text.
  • Go to the ‘Review’ tab and click on ‘Word Count.’
  • The ‘Word Count’ dialog box will display the word count for your selected text.

By monitoring your progress, you can stay motivated and keep track of your writing goals. It allows you to assess whether you need to expand or cut down your content to meet specific requirements.

Now that you know how to see your word count on Microsoft Word, you can effortlessly keep track of your progress and ensure you are meeting your writing goals. Happy writing!

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