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It may default to "storage", but you can rename it – we'll call it "count". In the blue dialog that appears, click inside the Name: input field.Click the Variable: dropdown menu and select New Variable.Clear the Library search field at the top of the Automator sidebar and type "set value", then drag the Set Value of Variable action into the workflow area.Clear the text in the shell script box (highlight the text with your mouse cursor and hit Backspace) then copy and paste the following text into the same area:.In the Run Shell Script action window, change the Pass Input: option to as arguments using the dropdown menu.Type "run" into the Library search field at the top of the Automator sidebar, then drag the Run Shell Script action into the empty workflow area.Choose Service as the type of your document.Launch Automator from the Applications folder.
#WORD COUNT IN MS OFFICE FOR MAC HOW TO#
How to Create a Word Count Service in Automator It's a simple procedure to follow and should only take five minutes, but if you'd rather use a third-party solution, then check out WordCounter, a free Mac menu bar utility from Onekerato. The steps below will guide you through the process of creating your own word count service using the macOS Automator app. It offers a handy home-made solution if you often find yourself pasting into a blank Word or Pages document for no other reason than to find out how many words are in a text selection. In this article, we're going to show you how to create a system-wide service that enables you to get an immediate word count and character count in TextEdit, Safari, Mail, or indeed any app on your Mac that lets you highlight text.
