How to Hide Word Count in Microsoft Word and Google Docs

Learn how to easily hide word count in Microsoft Word and Google Docs for a cleaner document view.

805 views

To hide the word count in Microsoft Word, go to the 'Review' tab, find 'Word Count,' and click on it. Uncheck the box labeled 'Include textboxes, footnotes, and endnotes.' Alternatively, for Google Docs, click on 'Tools', choose 'Word count' and uncheck 'Display word count while typing.' This action will remove the visible word count from the document.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I hide the word count in Google Docs while typing? Yes, you can hide the word count in Google Docs by unchecking 'Display word count while typing' in the Tools menu.
  2. Is it possible to show word count again after hiding it? Yes, you can simply check the option again in the respective settings for both Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
  3. How do I access the word count in Microsoft Word? In Microsoft Word, go to the 'Review' tab and click on 'Word Count' to access the word count options.
  4. What is the purpose of hiding the word count? Hiding the word count can help reduce distractions while focusing on writing or editing the document.