How to Use Field Codes in MS Word to Create Word Counts

Today we take a look at how to do it using Field Codes in Word 2010.

To enter a Word count, verify you have the cursor where you want the count to appear.

Then smack the Insert tab on the Ribbon.

Then in the Text group select Quick Parts then Field.

There are quite a few including Table of Contents, Bibliography, Time & Date…etc.

Here we added a couple more paragraphs and it updates accordingly.