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\n\n\n\nDoes Google Slides Have a Word Count Tool? (Hint: It Doesn\u2019t)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve been poking around trying to figure out where on earth word counting works in Google Slides, you\u2019ve probably hit a brick wall\u2014and that\u2019s why you\u2019re here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike Google Docs, where the word count is easily accessible, Slides skips over this feature completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why? It likely has to do with Google Slides focusing on visuals rather than dense blocks of text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just because it\u2019s not there doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re out of luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are super simple workarounds using Google Workspace itself, which we will detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Workaround: How to Check Word Count on Google Slides in 3 Simple Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As you have probably already figured out, Google Slides does not come with a native word count tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But with some creativity and know-how, it\u2019s quite easy to figure out how to view the word count on Google Slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s a quick and easy way to do it using tools you already have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Export or Copy Your Text<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You have two options here, depending on the length of your slideshow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- For shorter presentations:<\/strong> Simply copy the text from each individual slide by highlighting the text, right-clicking, and selecting Copy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- For longer presentations:<\/strong> Exporting the entire thing to a text file may be faster. To do this, click on the File<\/strong> button in the top left corner, then go to Download<\/strong>, and finally select Plain text (.txt)<\/strong>. Save the text file for the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nNote:<\/strong> The export method copies everything<\/strong>, including page numbers and speaker notes. This can be faster, but if you only want the text on the slides, the copy\/paste method is more accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Paste Everything into Google Docs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Open up a blank Google Doc and paste all the copied text in there.<\/sup> You can do this by right-clicking in the whitespace and selecting Paste<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you opted to export to a text file<\/a>, open it in a simple text editor (like Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on macOS), then highlight and copy all the text before pasting it into the Google Doc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhy use Google Docs for this? It\u2019s one of the best word count tools available, and since you\u2019re already using Google Workspace, it makes sense for a smooth workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Use the Google Docs Word Count Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This is the final step in how to do the word count on Google Slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you have pasted your text into Docs, click on Tools<\/strong> > Word Count<\/strong> or hit the shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+C on Windows, Command+Shift+C on Mac).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nGoogle Docs will display the word count instantly<\/a>, along with additional stats like character count and page count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nGetting the word count does involve a few extra steps, but it\u2019s quick, painless, and gets you the word count without involving any third-party applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternative: Using Online Word Count Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If copying and pasting into Google Docs seems a bit tedious, you can use a free online word counter instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These handy websites let you check the word count in a few easy steps and can even give you some extra statistics that Google Docs doesn’t, like the readability level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can either copy your slides one at a time or export your presentation as a text file (as in step 1).<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, head over to a trustworthy online word counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe recommend using our own Undetectable AI’s Word Counter<\/a>, which also offers a Paraphrasing Tool<\/a> for refining your text instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nJust paste your text into the box, and you will receive an accurate word count in seconds. No sign-up is required, and the interface is clean and easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Improving Your Google Slides Presentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hitting that sweet spot for your presentation\u2019s word count isn\u2019t the only factor when making truly effective Google Slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few tips and tricks you can use to not only keep your audience tuned in but make the slides work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Pick Fonts That Actually Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s so much more than Times New Roman in the world. Fonts set the vibe for the entire presentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStick to sans-serif<\/strong> fonts that are clear and easy to read from a distance\u2014something like Arial or Roboto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid overly decorative fonts if you want more than just the front row to be able to read them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFor more on choosing fonts, a 2025 typography study<\/a> confirms that readability is dramatically improved by selecting clear, simple fonts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Keep Text Blocks Short and Sweet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Have you ever seen a slide so packed with text that you needed binoculars to read it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s best to keep slide text to a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trim your slides down to the bare essentials\u2014use bullet points and short sentences, not paragraphs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your slides are there to back up your speech and presentation, not to take away the spotlight from what you\u2019re trying to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Make it Easy to Skim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
People don\u2019t read slides like they read novels. They tend to focus on headings and bullet points and then skim the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nUse bold headers and bullet points to break up ideas and call attention to the information you want the audience to absorb the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organize them logically so the main points can be grasped at a glance, with information presented left to right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Simple structure makes a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Write Like a Human<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you have used generative AI like ChatGPT to create the bulk of the text on your slide<\/a>, you might find the tone and style is quite robotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is particularly problematic for presentations that rely on connection and persuasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n - For longer presentations:<\/strong> Exporting the entire thing to a text file may be faster. To do this, click on the File<\/strong> button in the top left corner, then go to Download<\/strong>, and finally select Plain text (.txt)<\/strong>. Save the text file for the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- For shorter presentations:<\/strong> Simply copy the text from each individual slide by highlighting the text, right-clicking, and selecting Copy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never rewrite a sentence in isolation; always consider the surrounding paragraph to ensure the new sentence contributes to the overall rhythm and narrative progression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- The Undetectable AI Checker and the manual technique of reading your work aloud are powerful methods for catching awkward phrasing and ensuring a natural, human sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- You should apply the 7 Essential Techniques, using strategies like paraphrasing, breaking up long sentences, and prioritizing active voice to systematically boost clarity and flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n