How to do a word count on Google Slides
Google Slides is a powerful tool for creating presentations, but sometimes you may need to know the exact number of words in your presentation. Whether you’re working on a school project or a business presentation, knowing the word count can help you stay within a certain limit or track your progress. In this article, we’ll show you how to do a word count on Google Slides.
Using the Word Count Tool
The easiest way to get a word count on Google Slides is by using the built-in word count tool. Here’s how to access it:
- Open your Google Slides presentation.
- Click on the “Tools” tab in the top menu bar.
- Select “Word count” from the drop-down menu.
- A pop-up window will appear, showing you the total number of words, characters (with and without spaces), and the number of slides in your presentation.
Using the Explore Tool
Another way to get a word count on Google Slides is by using the Explore tool. This tool allows you to search for information, images, and even get a word count on your presentation. Here’s how to use it:
- Open your Google Slides presentation.
- Click on the “Explore” tab in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- In the search bar, type “word count” and hit enter.
- The Explore tool will show you the total number of words in your presentation, along with other relevant information.
Using a Third-Party Add-On
If you’re looking for more advanced features, you can also use a third-party add-on to get a word count on Google Slides. Here’s how to do it:
- Open your Google Slides presentation.
- Click on the “Add-ons” tab in the top menu bar.
- Select “Get add-ons” from the drop-down menu.
- In the add-ons store, search for “word count.”
- Choose an add-on that suits your needs and click on “Install.”
- Once the add-on is installed, you can access it by clicking on the “Add-ons” tab and selecting the add-on you installed.
- The add-on will show you the word count for your presentation, along with other useful features.
Using a Manual Count
If you don’t want to use any of the above methods, you can also do a manual word count on Google Slides. Here’s how:
- Open your Google Slides presentation.
- Select all the text in your presentation by pressing “Ctrl + A” on a PC or “Command + A” on a Mac.
- Copy the selected text by pressing “Ctrl + C” on a PC or “Command + C” on a Mac.
- Open a blank Google Doc.
- Paste the text into the Google Doc by pressing “Ctrl + V” on a PC or “Command + V” on a Mac.
- In the Google Doc, click on “Tools” in the top menu bar.
- Select “Word count” from the drop-down menu.
- The word count for your presentation will be displayed.
Using WordCounter.xyz
WordCounter.xyz is an online word counter tool that lets your count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs, and check keyword density.
It is free and very easy to use. Just visit the website and use it.
By following these methods, you can easily get a word count on Google Slides and keep track of your presentation’s length. Whether you prefer using the built-in tools or third-party add-ons, there are plenty of options available to suit your needs. Have you tried any of these methods before? Let us know in the comments.
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