Click the "View" button in the toolbar and select Show Word Count . 2. Specialized Writing Software
Often used by novelists for long-form projects. It allows you to set word count targets and track daily progress. You can find it at Literature and Latte .
If you are a programmer looking for a "programmatic" way to count words (similar to an "Abacus" calculation):
Use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + C (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + C (Mac) to bring up the word count window.