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To check word count and character count in Microsoft Word, follow these steps:

1. Word Count:

   • Open your Microsoft Word document.
   • Look for the "Review" tab in the top menu.
   • Within the "Review" tab, you should find a section labeled "Proofing."
   • In this section, there is a button labeled "Word Count." Click on it.
   • A Word Count dialog box will appear, displaying the number of words in your document.

2. Character Count:

   • To find the character count, you can use the same "Word Count" dialog box.
   • In the Word Count dialog box, there is an option that says "Include textboxes, footnotes, and endnotes." Make sure this option is checked if you want to include those in your character count.
   • The number of characters (with or without spaces) will be displayed in the same dialog box.

Alternatively, you can also find the word and character count at the bottom left corner of the Microsoft Word window. If you right-click on it, you can choose whether you want to see the word count, character count (with spaces), or character count (without spaces).

1. Open Excel: Begin by launching Microsoft Excel and opening the spreadsheet containing the text you wish to analyze.

2. Select the Cell: Click on the specific cell or range of cells that you want to determine the character count for.
3. Navigate to the Formula Bar: Locate the Formula Bar at the top of the Excel window, where the contents of the selected cell are displayed.
4. Utilize the LEN Function: Enter the following formula in the Formula Bar:
   =LEN(A1)

   Ensure to replace "A1" with the reference to the cell containing the text. Press Enter.

5. View the Result: The selected cell now displays the count of characters present in the specified text.
6. Copy the Formula: For multiple cells, copy the formula by selecting the cell, copying (Ctrl+C), and pasting (Ctrl+V) it into other cells.
7. Utilize AutoFill: Alternatively, employ the AutoFill feature by clicking and dragging the small square at the bottom-right corner of the cell with the formula to fill adjacent cells.

1. Access Google Docs: Begin by opening Google Docs and navigating to the document for which you want to obtain word and character counts.
2. Highlight the Text: Select the specific text or section of the document that you wish to analyze for word and character counts.
3. Navigate to the Toolbar: Look for the toolbar at the top of the Google Docs window, where you'll find various tools and options.
4. Word Count Feature: Click on the "Tools" option in the toolbar and select "Word count" from the dropdown menu. A small window will appear, displaying the word count for the selected text.
5. Character Count Feature: To obtain the character count, return to the toolbar, click on "Tools," and select "Word count" again. This time, check the box labeled "Include spaces" to view both word and character counts. Click "OK."
6. Review the Counts: The word and character counts for the selected text will now be visible in the Word Count window.

1. Launch Apple Pages: Start by opening Apple Pages and accessing the document you want to analyze for word and character counts.
2. Select the Text: Highlight the specific text or section of the document that you intend to examine for word and character counts.
3. Navigate to the Toolbar: Locate the toolbar at the top of the Apple Pages window, where various tools and options are available.
4. Word Count Feature: Click on the "View" option in the toolbar and select "Show Word Count" from the dropdown menu. A small window will appear, displaying the word count for the selected text.
5. Character Count Feature: For character count, return to the toolbar, click on "View," and select "Show Word Count" again. Check the box labeled "Characters" to include character counts in the displayed information. Close the Word Count window.
6. Review the Counts: The word and character counts for the selected text will now be visible at the bottom of the Apple Pages window.

1. Open LibreOffice: Begin by launching LibreOffice and accessing the document you want to analyze for word and character counts.
2. Select the Text: Highlight the specific text or section of the document that you wish to examine for word and character counts.
3. Navigate to the Toolbar: Look for the toolbar at the top of the LibreOffice window, where various tools and options are available.
4. Word Count Feature: Click on the "Tools" option in the toolbar and select "Word Count" from the dropdown menu. A Word Count window will appear, displaying the word count for the selected text.
5. Character Count Feature: For character count, within the Word Count window, check the box labeled "Characters" to include character counts in the displayed information. Click "OK" to close the Word Count window.
6. Review the Counts: The word and character counts for the selected text will now be visible in the status bar at the bottom of the LibreOffice window.

1. Launch OpenOffice: Start by opening OpenOffice and accessing the document you wish to analyze for word and character counts.
2. Select the Text: Highlight the specific text or section of the document that you want to examine for word and character counts.
3. Navigate to the Toolbar: Look for the toolbar at the top of the OpenOffice window, where various tools and options are available.
4. Word Count Feature: Click on the "Tools" option in the toolbar and select "Word Count" from the dropdown menu. A Word Count window will appear, showing the word count for the selected text.
5. Character Count Feature: For character count, within the Word Count window, check the box labeled "Characters" to include character counts in the displayed information. Click "OK" to close the Word Count window.
6. Review the Counts: The word and character counts for the selected text will now be visible in the status bar at the bottom of the OpenOffice window.