How to Always Show Word Count in Google Docs

Google Docs provides a built-in word count feature that allows users to track their document length. By default, word count is hidden, but you can enable a persistent word count display to monitor it as you write. This guide will walk you through the steps to always show word count in Google Docs.

Step 1: Open Your Document

1. Open Google Docs in your web browser.
2. Click on the document where you want to track word count.

Step 2: Access the Word Count Tool

1. Click Tools in the top menu.
2. Select Word count from the dropdown list.
   • Alternatively, use the shortcut:
     • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + C
     • Mac: Command + Shift + C

Step 3: Enable the Word Count Display

1. In the Word count window, you will see details such as:
   • Total words
   • Characters (with and without spaces)
   • Page count
2. Check the box that says “Display word count while typing.”
3. Click OK to confirm.

Step 4: View and Use the Word Count Display

• Once enabled, the word count appears in the bottom left corner of the document.
• It updates automatically as you type.

Step 5: Hide the Word Count Display (If Needed)

If you want to remove the word count from view, click on the word count box and select “Hide word count.”

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