Programming Reference Manual
 
Syntax
 
WordCount(text$)
 
Description
Returns an Integer representing the number of words in the specified text.
 
Words are separated by spaces, tabs, and end-of-lines.
 
Parameter
Description
text$
String from which the sequence of words will be extracted.
See Also
Example
 
Sub Main
‘This example finds the name “Stuart” in a string
‘and then extracts two words from the string.
 
    s$ = “My last name is Williams; “ & _
             “Stuart is my surname.”
 
    i% = WordCount(s$)
    MsgBox “’” & s$ & “’ has “ & i% & “ words.”
End Sub