How many words in that document?

One of Microsoft Word's most often overlooked tools is its Word Count command, located in the Tools menu.

There are two ways you can use the Word Count command.

One way is to see how many words your document contains. Place the insertion point anywhere in the document, and select Tools>Word Count. You'll get an instant update on the number of words and paragraphs in your document.

Another way is to count the number of words in a portion of your document. Simply highlight the section, or paragraphs, you're curious about, and select Tools>Word Count. Word will only count the words and paragraphs in the highlighted paragraph.