To get a character count in a Microsoft Word document, you can use the built-in Word Count feature. Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Open your Microsoft Word Document:
    • Launch Microsoft Word and open the document for which you want to get the character count.
  2. Access the Word Count Feature:
    • Go to the “Review” tab in the top menu.
  3. Find Word Count:
    • In the “Proofing” group, you’ll see the “Word Count” button. Click on it.
  4. View the Word Count Information:
    • A Word Count dialog box will appear, displaying various statistics about your document, including the number of words, characters (with and without spaces), paragraphs, and lines.
  5. Character Count:
    • To see the character count, look at the “Characters (with spaces)” or “Characters (no spaces)” field, depending on whether you want to include spaces or not.
  6. Close the Dialog Box:
    • Once you’ve noted the character count, you can close the Word Count dialog box.

Please note that the exact steps and options might vary slightly depending on the version of Microsoft Word you’re using, as the interface can change with updates. However, the Word Count feature is a standard tool available in most versions of Microsoft Word for both Windows and Mac.

If you’re using a different version of Microsoft Word or if the steps I provided don’t match the current interface, you can refer to the official Microsoft Word documentation or the help section within the application for specific instructions.

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