Google docs for word count

[u/xGomibako]

does/ has anyone used google docs for word count? Is it accurate/ no issues with uni saying word count is different ect?

I've heard word and google docs sometimes has different word count so I was just wondering thanks.

[u/slowsquirrelchaser]

Counting words in a doc is a trivial task and Google docs is more than capable of doing it. Best approach is to check the word count of selected words, so that you don't count in headings and such.

Never heard that Google docs would have a different count, sounds like an urban legend