Count the words and spaces in Microsoft Word

Question

I want to count the words and spaces from a Word document and insert then in a header (or footer) as numbers. I know I can see these statistics (from Tools menu), but how can I insert them in a header?

Answer 1

This may be outdated, but I found the following:

Click where you want the word count to appear. Click on Insert | QuickParts | Field | Field names: NumWords | OK. The field will not automatically update as you add words to the document, but will be updated when you open the document or when you click on Print Preview or when you select the field and press F9.

Something that will update as you type is impossible, but this should be a close second.

Also, belongs on SuperUser.

Answer 2

Maybe this can help you:

Word Count in Word

In Word 2007:

1. Click the Insert tab on the Ribbon.
2. In the Text group, click the QuickParts icon.
3. Click the Fields menu item.
4. Scroll down to and click on NumWords.
5. Click OK.