Word counter
Check word count in real time and adjust a document to the right length in Microsoft Word.
Smart word counter tool for precise documents
Check word count for documents and sections
View the word count for a full document, or select a sentence, paragraph, or section to check the length.
Edit documents to an exact word count
Shorten, expand, or rephrase writing manually or using Copilot in Word to reach a specific word count while keeping the intended meaning.
Review detailed document insights
Review character count, readability, reading time, and other document statistics to understand length and improve writing quality.
See live word count while writing
Check and adjust document length while writing with live word count in the bottom-left corner of the page. The Word counter tool updates automatically, keeping progress visible across academic and business writing. Shorten or expand sections to keep documents within length requirements.
Analyze detailed word count insights
Identify complex writing with document insights such as readability scores and repeated words. Review difficult sentences or paragraphs and simplify the language to make professional documents like press releases or newsletters easier to understand.