How to Check Word Count in Google Docs: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily check word count in Google Docs with this quick guide, ensuring precise document management.

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Yes, easily: Open your Google Docs document, click on 'Tools' in the top menu, and then select 'Word count.' A dialog box will appear, displaying the number of words, characters, and pages. For continuous tracking, check 'Display word count while typing' in the dialog box.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I check character count in Google Docs? Yes! The word count dialog box in Google Docs also displays the character count along with the number of words and pages.
  2. How can I see my word count while typing? You can enable the 'Display word count while typing' option in the word count dialog box to see the count as you write.
  3. Is there a limit to the number of words in a Google Docs document? Google Docs supports documents up to 1.02 million characters, which is approximately 200,000 words.
  4. Can I check word count for selected text in Google Docs? Yes, you can select the text you want to measure, then click on 'Tools' and 'Word count' to see the count for just that selection.