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title: "How to See Word Count on Google Docs"
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# How to See Word Count on Google Docs

Learn how to easily access the word count feature in Google Docs. Stay on top of your writing goals with just a few clicks.

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1. Open your Google Docs document and click on the "Tools" menu at the top of the window.
2. In the dropdown menu, select "Word count".
3. A pop-up window will appear displaying the word count, along with the character count, page count, and more details.
4. You can check the option "Include textboxes, footnotes, and endnotes" if you want to include those in the count.
5. Click "Close" once you are done checking the word count.
6. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut `Ctrl + Shift + C` (Windows) or `Cmd + Shift + C` (Mac) to quickly open the word count window.