If you're using Google Docs on a browser, there are two ways you can check your word count. The first and simplest way is to use one of the Google Docs shortcuts to pull up your word tally.

If you're writing on Google Docs, here is a guide to check word count on a computer, iPad, iPhone and Android.

In this video, I walk you through everything you need to know to start using Microsoft Word. Whether you're brand new or just need a quick refresher, I show you how to open the program, start a ...