Does Word count text boxes and footnotes?

In Review › Word Count, tick Include textboxes, footnotes and endnotes.

How do I count a selection?

Select the text; the status bar shows "X of Y words".

Why is the count missing in Word online?

It appears at the bottom; if hidden, open Review › Word Count.

How to Check Word Count in Microsoft Word

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Word shows the number of words in the status bar at the bottom left. If you do not see it, right-click the status bar and tick Word Count. For details such as characters with and without spaces, open Review › Word Count (Ctrl+Shift+G on Windows). On the phone apps, the word count is under Review as well.

Step by step

Look at the bottom left of the window for "X words".
Missing? Right-click the status bar and tick Word Count.
Details: Review › Word Count.

At a glance

App	Where to find it	Note
Word on Windows	Status bar, or Review › Word Count	Ctrl+Shift+G
Word on Mac	Status bar, or Review › Word Count	Tools menu also has it
Word on phones	Review › Word Count	iPhone and Android apps

Where to find it on your device

Word: Review › Proofing › Word Count.

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