How can I count the characters in a word document?

Question

well I looked at the similar Qs but they were all about counting words not characters, is there a way to do this? or if not Are there any plug-ins for this purpose?

Solution

In Word 2010 and 2007, to get to the word count window you click on "Words: ###" At the bottom of every document.

This Window then shows you the various word and character counts.

This can also be found under the 'Review' tab.

In Word 2003 you need to go to Tools > Word Count and the Word Count window then appears.

Hope that helps.

Comments

[JaHei]

The word count window shows character count as well (Word 2007).

[Toto]

Why have you copied previous answer?

[G-Man Says 'Reinstate Monica']

@Toto: It is a similar - looking answer, but it points to a different online tool (a different URL).