It might be easier to associate a keyboard command with the following Apple
script for ease of access.
***
tell document 1 of application "TextEdit"
set wordcount to the (count of words) as text
set charactercount to the (count of characters) as text
end tell
say wordcount & " words and " & charactercount & " characters"
On Nov 16, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote:
> Hi,
>
> If someone ever wants to do a word count in Text Edit, it aint possible
> natively; but, that does not mean it can't be done. I found a little utility
> which takes care of that quite nicely if you don't mind having two apps open.
>
> http://paulgorman.org/software/NanoCount/
>
>
> Sincerely,
> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!!
>
> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!!
>
> Skype name:
> barefootedray
>
> Facebook:
> facebook.com/ray.foretjr.1
>
>
>
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