How to Count Words in Adobe InDesign

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Here is a step-by-step guide to counting words using the GREP Find/Change method in Adobe InDesign. Note: the ‘replacement words’ do not change your text; they are used only to calculate the word count.

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1. To count the total number of words in Adobe InDesign, go to the top menu and click ‘File.’
2. Select ‘Find/Change’ to open the Find/Change panel.
3. Once the panel opens, select the ‘GREP’ tab.
4. Enter \b\S+\b in the Find what field and $0 in the Change to field.
5. In the Search dropdown, make sure ‘Document’ is selected and click 'Change All.'‍
6. A Search Completed dialog box will appear, showing the number of replacement words, which represents the total word count.