How to See Word Count on Google Slides
Google Slides is a popular presentation tool that allows users to create and share slideshows online. While it offers many useful features, one functionality that users often find missing is the ability to see the word count of their presentation. However, there are still ways to determine the word count in Google Slides. In this article, we will explore various methods to see the word count on Google Slides and address some frequently asked questions.
Method 1: Export to Google Docs
One way to find the word count of your Google Slides presentation is exporting it to Google Docs. Follow these steps:
1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
2. Click on “File” in the menu bar.
3. Select “Download” and then choose “Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)”.
4. Open the downloaded file on your computer.
5. Click on “File” in the menu bar of PowerPoint.
6. Select “Save As” and choose “Microsoft Word (.docx)”.
7. Open the saved Word document.
8. Go to the “Review” tab and click on “Word Count” to see the total word count.
Method 2: Use a Word Counter Tool
If exporting to Google Docs seems like a tedious process, you can also use an online word counter tool. Here’s how:
1. Open your Google Slides presentation.
2. Select all the text on the slide pressing “Ctrl + A” (Windows) or “Command + A” (Mac).
3. Copy the selected text pressing “Ctrl + C” (Windows) or “Command + C” (Mac).
4. Open a web browser and search for “word counter tool”.
5. Choose a reliable word counter tool from the search results.
6. Paste the copied text into the tool pressing “Ctrl + V” (Windows) or “Command + V” (Mac).
7. The tool will display the word count of the pasted text.
FAQs:
1. Can I see the word count of individual slides in Google Slides?
No, Google Slides does not have a built-in feature to show the word count of individual slides. However, you can use the aforementioned methods to determine the total word count of your presentation.
2. Can I see the word count of speaker notes in Google Slides?
No, the word count feature in Google Slides does not include speaker notes. You can either export to Google Docs or use a word counter tool to find the word count of your speaker notes.
3. Is there a shortcut to see the word count in Google Slides?
Currently, there is no shortcut available within Google Slides to instantly see the word count. You would need to follow the methods mentioned earlier to determine the word count.
4. Can I see the word count on Google Slides mobile app?
Unfortunately, the Google Slides mobile app does not provide a direct way to see the word count. You can, however, use the export method mentioned earlier and view the word count in a word processing app on your mobile device.
5. Is it possible to see the word count of a specific section in Google Slides?
As of now, Google Slides does not offer a feature to see the word count of specific sections. You can only determine the total word count of your entire presentation.
6. Does the word count include hidden or invisible text in Google Slides?
No, the word count in Google Slides does not include hidden or invisible text. It only counts the visible text on your slides.
7. Can I see the word count of a shared Google Slides presentation?
If you have editing permissions, you can follow the methods mentioned earlier to determine the word count. However, if you only have viewing access, you may not be able to see the word count using these methods.
In conclusion, although Google Slides does not provide a direct word count feature, you can employ alternative methods to determine the word count of your presentation. By exporting to Google Docs or using online word counter tools, you can easily find the total number of words in your Google Slides presentation.