Many different word processing programs offer the ability to display a word count for your document.  Here is a compilation of instructions on using word counts for different versions of Microsoft Word and several web applications.  Click on the link to see the instructions for your software:


WINDOWS PC

Microsoft Word 2013

Microsoft Word 2007 and 2010

Microsoft Word 2003


MAC OS 

Word for Mac 2011
Pages for Mac


WEB APPLICATIONS

Google Docs

Word Online

Zoho Docs (see FAQ #3)

     

    Don't see your software listed here, or want an easy online solution?  Check out Word Counter, an online word counting web app.