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How to check word count in Google Docs ?
By Mitisha
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Aug 05, 2024
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13 Steps
This guide will show you how to quickly and easily determine the word count of your document in Google Docs. Whether you're writing an essay, a report, or any other type of document, knowing the word count can be helpful for meeting length requirements or simply tracking your progress.
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How to check word count in Google Docs ?
By Mitisha
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document-icon Google Docs
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13 Steps

1
Open your "Document" in google docs.
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Click on the "Tools" from the toolbar.
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3
Select the "Word Count" from the dropdown.
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Click the "Checkbox'.
You can also check the box so that you can see your word count as you are typing.
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Click "OK" when you are done.
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Your "Word Count" will be displayed here.
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7
Click on the "Tools" from the toolbar.
You can also highlight a section of text if you only want to view the word count for that specific portion of text.
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8
Select the "Word Count" option the same as before.
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Click "OK".
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You'll see the "Word Count" only for your highlighted portion of text.
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Alternatively, you can view your "Word Count" using a keyboard shortcut to save time.
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Press "Ctrl + shift + c" and the word count dialog window should open and click "OK".
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Your "Word Count" will be displayed here.
By following these steps you can check word count in google docs
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