How to Check Word Count in Google Docs and Microsoft Word

Learn the quick steps to check specific word counts in Google Docs and Microsoft Word easily.

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To check the specific word count in Google Docs, highlight the text you want to count. Then, click on 'Tools' and select 'Word count.' A pop-up will show your word count for the selected text. For Microsoft Word, highlight the text, then 'Review' > 'Word Count.'

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I check the word count for an entire document in Google Docs? Click on 'Tools' in the menu and select 'Word count.' A pop-up will show the total word count.
  2. Is there a shortcut to check word count in Microsoft Word? Yes, you can press 'Ctrl + Shift + G' on Windows or 'Command + Shift + G' on Mac to open the word count dialog.
  3. Can I check character count in Google Docs? Yes, the 'Word count' pop-up also shows character counts along with the word count.
  4. Does Google Docs show word count in real-time? Yes, you can enable 'Display word count while typing' in the 'Word count' options for real-time tracking.

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