{"id":1507,"date":"2023-12-29T06:55:20","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T06:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charactercounter.com\/blog\/?p=1507"},"modified":"2023-12-29T07:12:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T07:12:25","slug":"character-count-in-pages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charactercounter.com\/blog\/character-count-in-pages\/","title":{"rendered":"How to show a character count in Pages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You might be using Apple Pages to write your resume, article, essay, reports, or anything per se. But, you’re stuck on how to access the character count, word count, or paragraphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this short guide, I\u2019ll explain how you can enable the character count feature in Pages. Whether you\u2019re using it on your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, or iMac, this guide covers it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, a sneak peeks at more useful Apple Pages features at the end. Let’s get into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Show Character Counts in Apple Pages \u2014 iPhone & iPad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how you can easily display word count, character count, and paragraphs on your iPhone or iPad step by step:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/strong>: Open the Pages<\/strong> app. Then either create a new document or tap on any existing one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2<\/strong>: On the top right corner, you\u2019ll see three dots. Tap on it. Then enable the Word Count<\/strong> toggle. Tap Done<\/strong>. (For iPad, there will be a Square Icon<\/strong> instead of three dots)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3<\/strong>: Now, within the document, you\u2019ll see a small words<\/strong> box at the bottom of your page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To show characters<\/strong>, simply click on the ‘words’ box. You’ll be able to see characters \u2014 with or without spaces \u2014 plus, the number of paragraphs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now, since the \u2018words\u2019 box is checked, you\u2019ll only see \u2018words\u2019 within the document. If you want to see characters instead of words, simply check characters<\/strong>. And you\u2019ll see something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can also select the text, and see the word count or character count of the specific section or paragraph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun tip<\/strong>: You can drag, and place that box anywhere on the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you no longer want to see it, simply go back to the menu and disable<\/strong> the word count toggle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Show Character Count in Apple Pages \u2014 iMac or MacBook.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s almost the same as you\u2019d do on an iPhone or iPad, with a few variations. Here are two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A) – Shortcut<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you\u2019re in the document, press Command + Shift + W to see the word count instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B) Another method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/strong>: From the top bar menu, click on View<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2<\/strong>: Move your cursor to Show Word Count<\/strong>, and click on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3<\/strong>: Just like on iPhone, you’ll see a box at the bottom of the page, showing the total word count. Click on it to see characters<\/strong> and paragraphs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you no longer want to see these details, simply press Command + Shift + W<\/strong>. Or, click on the View<\/strong> at the top bar menu. Then move your cursor to Hide Word Count<\/strong>, and click on it. And you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Pages App & Why It\u2019s Better than Most Apps out there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pages is a word processor designed by Apple. With pages, you can create documents, design posters, write books, edit and create resumes, and so much more. It\u2019s more than just a word processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You get powerful features that let you maximize your productivity. Here are some of them that make Pages worth the try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n