How to Check Word Count on Google Slides (Easiest Way in 2024)
In this article, we will show you exactly how to check the word count on Google Slides in just a few simple steps. Simply follow the steps below.
How to Do Word Count on Google Slides
Follow the guide below to check the word count on Google Slides in 5 simple steps.
1. Download the Google Slides as a Plain Text File
Click on “File” in the menu, then choose “Download” and select “Plain Text (.txt).” This saves the text from your slides into a text file that you can use for word counting.
2. Open the Downloaded Text File in a Text Editor
Locate the text file on your computer, then open it in a text editor like Notepad or TextEdit. This will display all the text from your presentation.
3. Highlight and Copy All Text
Before proceeding, highlight all the text you want to count and copy it. For Windows, press Ctrl + A to select all the text, then right-click and choose “Copy” or press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.
For Mac, press Command + A to select all the text, then right-click and choose “Copy” or press Command + C on your keyboard.
4. Copy the Text into Word, Google Docs, or Use an Online Word Counter
If you’re using Windows, copy all the text from Notepad and paste it into Word or Google Docs to use their word count feature. For Word, go to “Review” > “Word Count.”
If you’re on a Mac using TextEdit, you can copy the text into Word, Google Docs, or use an online word counter like WordCounter.net. Just paste your text into the box on the website, and it will show your word count instantly.
5. Review the Word Count
The word count result will show you the total number of words in your entire Google Slides presentation.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to check the word count on Google Slides. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to remove slide transitions in Google Slides and how to change the slide size in Google Slides.
