capturing text density

Question

Does MSWord do any sort of language scoring, aside from 'word count per page,' but instead translating that into capturing if the text on a page is too dense?  For example, could MSWord communicate that the number of words per page is "too texty" or "too dense"?  Thank you!

Answer 1

No, there is no such function built into Word. It might be possible to program it as a macro, but only if you can define in numeric terms what makes a particular page "too dense". Further, that definition might depend on the audience, on the intended use or content (e.g., fiction vs. legal contracts), on the selected page dimensions, etc.

Answer 2

You can view some extra page statistics by enabling a setting:

1. In Word, choose File, then Options.
2. Click on Proofing.
3. Under When correcting spelling and grammar in Word, check Show readability statistics. OK out.
4. Now open a document and click on Review>Spelling & Grammar. The bottom of the summary includes the percentage of passive sentences, the Flesch Reading Ease index and the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level.