How To Enable The Word Count Indicator In Google Docs
Google Docs, by default, has the word count indicator off. So, you need to check the word count manually. This option can be enabled so that the word count is automatically displayed while typing.
Here is how to do that in the web version:
Open the Google Docs document to be edited and click on Tools > Word count. (Shortcut keys: Ctrl + Shift + C).
From the Word count options, enable the option...