How do I see the word count for the notes in Powerpoint 2007

[Vikki]

I can't seem to figure out how to see the word count for the notes only in
Powerpoint 2007.. the properties shows the total pages with notes on, and the
total word count for the entire document? I so don't want to count each
word?? Thanks

[Steve Rindsberg]

Post by Vikki
I can't seem to figure out how to see the word count for the notes only in
Powerpoint 2007.. the properties shows the total pages with notes on, and the
total word count for the entire document? I so don't want to count each
word?? Thanks

Here's a macro that's a bit crude but should get you pretty close.

See this if you need to know how to use the code:
How do I use VBA code in PowerPoint
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00033.htm

Sub CountNotesWords()

Dim oSl As Slide
Dim oSh As Shape
Dim lCount As Long

For Each oSl In ActivePresentation.Slides
For Each oSh In oSl.NotesPage.Shapes
If oSh.HasTextFrame Then
If oSh.TextFrame.HasText Then
lCount = lCount + oSh.TextFrame.TextRange.Words.Count
End If
End If
Next
Next

MsgBox lCount

End Sub


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[John Wilson]

As well as Steve's macro you can get a count without vba by using Publish >
create handouts in Word > Notes below slides and then use the much more
powerful word count in Word.

The word count will include the slide names but you can either do a little
simple math or select only the notes.
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Post by Vikki
I can't seem to figure out how to see the word count for the notes only in
Powerpoint 2007.. the properties shows the total pages with notes on, and the
total word count for the entire document? I so don't want to count each
word?? Thanks

[Steve Rindsberg]

Post by John Wilson
As well as Steve's macro you can get a count without vba by using Publish >
create handouts in Word > Notes below slides and then use the much more
powerful word count in Word.

Devious, as ever.

Good one!

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[John Wilson]

Ha
My belief in MY deviousness has been deflated by dealing with the PR person
from the Wind Turbine Company!

Maybe devious isn't the right word but here is today's example:

Me - "So you ARE refusing to come and talk to us to explain your statement
that having a 400' turbine outside our house won't affect us?

PR - "No I'm not"

Me - "But you are!!"

PR - "I'm not refusing I'm just not going to come"

OT I know but I'm angry!!

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Post by Steve Rindsberg

Post by John Wilson
As well as Steve's macro you can get a count without vba by using Publish >
create handouts in Word > Notes below slides and then use the much more
powerful word count in Word.

Devious, as ever.
Good one!
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[Steve Rindsberg]

Post by John Wilson
Me - "So you ARE refusing to come and talk to us to explain your statement
that having a 400' turbine outside our house won't affect us?
PR - "No I'm not"
Me - "But you are!!"
PR - "I'm not refusing I'm just not going to come"

Weasels!

When you can't deny it, redefine it so you can.

Have you offered to visit PR?
Got a well-seasoned cricket bat?

[Bill Dilworth]

Explain to him that your PR person can not be bothered with meeting their PR
person anyway, so if they will just supply you with free electricity as long
as the tower stands next to your home, you will leave them alone.

Otherwise, you may need to build a 400' tower in front of theirs to maintain
dominance over your wind rights.

Bill D.

Post by Steve Rindsberg

Post by John Wilson
Me - "So you ARE refusing to come and talk to us to explain your statement
that having a 400' turbine outside our house won't affect us?
PR - "No I'm not"
Me - "But you are!!"
PR - "I'm not refusing I'm just not going to come"

Weasels!
When you can't deny it, redefine it so you can.
Have you offered to visit PR?
Got a well-seasoned cricket bat?