If you check the box at the bottom of this pop-up that says "Display word count while typing," Docs will add a real-time counter to the bottom of your document so you can track your progress as ...

How to check word count in Google Docs To check word count on a computer, make sure you have your file open. Select "Tools" in the top bar and choose "Word Count" in the dropdown menu.

There are features on Google Docs that let you make your paper, resume or flyer stand out. The “text box” and “shape” functions allow users to break up their work with a unique element.

While you're writing in the box, a Format tab will appear in the top taskbar, which you can use to customize the box's text (font, character size, etc.) independently of the regular document's text.