How to Easily Check Word Count in Microsoft Word and Google Docs

Learn how to quickly check the word count in your documents using Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

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To get the word count of a document, open the file in your word processor. For Microsoft Word, go to the 'Review' tab and click on 'Word Count'. In Google Docs, click 'Tools' and then 'Word count'. Both options will display the word count of the entire document. Using these tools helps you track length efficiently.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the shortcut for word count in Microsoft Word? You can quickly access the word count by using the shortcut Alt + Shift + W.
  2. Can I check the word count of a PDF document? Most word processors do not directly show the word count for PDFs. You can convert the PDF to a Google Doc or Word format to check the word count.
  3. How does word count affect document requirements? Many academic and professional documents have specific word count requirements; knowing how to check this can ensure compliance.