From: Terry Farrell on
Of course, if the poster would tell us which version is being used, we could
give an appropriate answer!

Terry

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill(a)mvps.org> wrote in message
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> Why do this when you can display the word count on the status bar just by
> right-clicking on the status bar and selecting it?
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
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>
> "IDS" <ids(a)iansims.me.uk> wrote in message
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>> Assuming Word 2007
>>
>> Go to the customize Quick Access toolbar by using the keyboard
>> shortcut
>> ALT F I C
>> "Choose commands from" dropdown select "All Commands"
>> Type "X" gets you closer.
>> Scroll up to "Word Count"
>> Highlight and click "Add".
>> Click "OK"
>> At the top of screen you will have a button that you can press.
>>
>>
>> On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:30:01 -0800, SunflowerJean
>> <SunflowerJean(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>>>I am submitting an article for publication and need to let them know how
>>>many
>>>words are in this article. I have been trying to figure this out on my
>>>own
>>>(new computer) to no avail. Help, please!
>