How to check the word count on Google Docs, and keep the word count on your screen
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Kyle Wilson
Sep 1, 2021, 04:34 IST
Google Docs has a native word count tool on both desktop and mobile.
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You can check the word count on Google Docs under the Tools section.
On desktop, word count can be kept on the page at all times with the toggling of a checkbox.
You can also check word count on Google Docs with the mobile app, but you can't keep it on your screen.
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Google Docs has been around since 2008. It is a fairly fleshed out document editor and includes the ability to check a document's word count.
You may want to do this if, for example, you have a word limit on an essay or a job application and need to ensure that your document remains under a specific word count.
Here's how to check the word count on Google Docs, whether you're on desktop or mobile, and keep it on your screen as you type.
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How to check the word count on Google Docs on desktop
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