Word Count
Windows
Ctrl+Shift+G
Shows the word count.
Word Word Count Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Shows the word count. Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+Shift+G
- Mac
- Cmd+Shift+G
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to word count in Word with the keyboard
- Open Word and go to where you want to word count.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + G on Windows or Cmd + Shift + G on Mac.
Word Word Count Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + Shift + G.
Word Word Count Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Shift + G.
Word Word Count Shortcut for Word Web
We haven't confirmed a Word Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Word word count shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + G. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + G.
Is there a Mac shortcut to word count in Word?
Yes: Cmd + Shift + G.
Does it work in Word for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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