How to show word count on Google Docs?

[Jessica]

I’d like to know how to show word count on Google Docs while I’m typing. I’m aware there’s a word count tool, but I’m not sure how to keep it visible on the screen. Can someone explain the steps or shortcuts to enable live word count?

 

[Audrey]

To show word count in Google Docs, click Tools → Word count, or press Ctrl+Shift+C. Enable Display word count while typing to see it live at the bottom.

 

[Bautista]

To show word count in Google Docs, go to Tools → Word count, or press Ctrl + Shift + C (Cmd + Shift + C on Mac). You can also check “Display word count while typing” to see it constantly at the bottom left.

 

[Pedro]

The easiest way to check your word count in Google Docs is by clicking on the tools menu and then Word count. There is also a shortcut of Ctrl+Shift+C. To make the typing a little easier, 1 will have to check the box display word count while typing. This will provide you with a little floating window in the bottom of your screen, which will keep a record of your progress in real-time as you type.

 

[Monika]

I use this all the time. In Google Docs, go to Tools → Word count (or Ctrl+Shift+C / Cmd+Shift+C) and check “Display word count while typing”; it’ll stay visible at the bottom as you write.