The word count is like a GPS for your writing journey — it'll tell you exactly where you're at and how far you've come, so let Google Docs do the word accounting while you focus on weaving wordy ...

If you've got a big piece to write with a strict word count, or you want to know how many characters you're writing to fit an online form, you'll want to know how to view word count in Google Docs.

How to check word count in Google Docs. To check word count on a computer, make sure you have your file open. Select "Tools" in the top bar and choose "Word Count" in the dropdown menu.

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