Here's how to check the word count on Google Docs, whether you're on desktop or mobile, and keep it on your screen as you type. 1. On your phone's home screen, tap the Google Docs app icon to open it.

This will keep a small word count reader at the bottom of your screen at all times. You can click it to change what stat it shows, or to dismiss it. 1. On your phone's home screen, tap the Google ...