LaTeX Word count in Latex using Winedt

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The discussion focuses on performing word counts in LaTeX documents using the tool Texcount. Users can obtain detailed statistics such as words in text, headers, float captions, and math inlines directly from their .tex files. To utilize Texcount, a Perl interpreter, such as ActivePerl, is required for Windows users. The tool provides useful insights, although the accuracy of its results has not been verified by all users.

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hey does anyone know how to do a word count in PDF or Winedt?
 
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Hi NoobixCube,

NoobixCube said:
hey does anyone know how to do a word count in PDF or Winedt?

I know this is not what you asked, but have you tried texcount? I have not used it too much, so I have not used all the various options, but in default mode it gives the following information directly from your tex file:

words in text
words in headers
words in float captions
number of headers
number of floats
number of math inlines
number of math displayed


I cannot vouch for its accuracy, as I have never bothered to check the results.

You'll need to be able to run a perl script. I'm using windows, so I downloaded the first free perl interpreter I found, which happened to be activeperl.


Like I said, I know it's not exactly what you asked about, but you might find it useful.
 
http://folk.uio.no/einarro/Services/texcount.html
Yeah it works a treat, thanks a bunch!
 

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