Hi Marg In Word 2003, it's alt, T, W, then route JAWS to PC and arrow up till you get the amount of words. Wouldn't be without it! (smile.) Jackie Email: cairnsplace@xxxxxxx Skype Name: Cairnsplace ----- Original Message ----- From: Margaret Smith To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 6:38 PM Subject: [access-uk] Word Count Hello I am using MS Office 2003. Is there an automatic word count, or will I have to count them myself? Many thanks Marg