# Word count macro

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Show the number of words, characters and paragraphs in a page.

| **Description** | Show the word, character, and paragraph count of a page. |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Type**        | Standard                                                 |
| **Guest**       | :check\_mark:                                            |
| **Anonymous**   | 🕙                                                       |

This convenient tool automatically displays the number of words, characters, and paragraphs on your page, allowing you to track your progress and maintain precision in your work.

Perfect for writers, editors, and anyone looking to optimize their document's readability and length, this macro is a must-have addition to your toolkit.

![Word count macro in Confluence](https://help.gocapable.com/images/f27c3127-2a4a-4ec8-83f5-1372fa522eb0.webp)

## [#](#1-in-the-editor-type-word-count-and-press-enter)1\. In the editor, type `/word count` and press Enter

![Insert Word Count Macro for Confluence](https://help.gocapable.com/images/7fb0a585-98bf-4504-bd9f-50ba798be44a.webp)

## [#](#2-the-macro-is-now-visible-on-your-page)2\. The macro is now visible on your page

![Word count macro for Confluence](https://help.gocapable.com/images/ed77c4ee-b599-419c-a09f-5b648f1031eb.webp)