Hello,

I understand you're having trouble counting words in *.xlsm files in Trados Studio 2017. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you:

Step 1: Ensure that you have the latest updates for Trados Studio 2017. You can check for updates within the application.

Step 2: Check the file types settings. Go to "File" > "Options" > "File Types" and ensure that both *.xlsx and *.xlsm are enabled.

Step 3: If both file types are enabled and you're still facing issues, you might need to convert your *.xlsm files to *.xlsx. This is because *.xlsm files contain macros that might interfere with the word count process.

Step 4: To convert, open the *.xlsm file in Excel, click on "File" > "Save As", and choose *.xlsx from the drop-down menu.

Step 5: Add the newly saved *.xlsx file to your Trados Studio project and try running the word count again.

Please note that this is a workaround and might not be suitable if your *.xlsm files contain important macros. If this is the case, I would recommend reaching out to the software provider for further assistance.

I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Best regards,

RWS Community AI