Adobe Script to show active Word Count

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I have a script that allows me to view the Character Count limit, and then it counts down. I would prefer to display a Word Count instead because the majority of people don't count characters. I've attached a link to the pdf I've created for that.

http://webfro.gs/south/Adobe/Character%20Countdown.pdf

In Properties > Actions > On Focus > Run a Javascript - I have the following script running...

var maxlim=event.target.charLimit; if (event.target.value.length==0) this.getField("cntdwn").value=maxlim;

Then, in Properties > Format > Custom Keystroke Script - I am running this Countdown script

var value = custmMergeChange(event); var L = value.length; this.getField("cntdwn").value=(maxlim-L);

Is there something out there that can display a Word Count and when the word count is reached (counting up) or it reaches zero (counting down), can the ability to type any further be stopped?

How's this possible?

You could count the number of spaces. – durbnpoisn Apr 16 '14 at 14:56 — durbnpoisn, Apr 16 '14 at 14:56
How? Is there a preset variable for spaces? – Millhorn Apr 16 '14 at 15:56 — Millhorn, Apr 16 '14 at 15:56

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:59

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In answer to the comment:

Not a preset variable per se, but there is an answer here, that should help.

Try this, then. It's directely from the Adobe forums, and answers your question more directly.

 for (var i = 0; i < input.length; i++) {
        var ch = input.charAt(i);
        var str = new String("" + ch);

        if (i+1 != input.length && str === " " && "" + input.charAt(i+1) !== " "){
            wordCount++;
        }

edited May 23 '17 at 11:59

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answered Apr 16 '14 at 15:58

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My question is in regards to Javascript for Acrobat. – Millhorn Apr 16 '14 at 16:14

Adobe Script to show active Word Count

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