How to automatically convert a Microsoft Word document to Google Docs

You can convert any Word document to an editable Google Doc by uploading it to Google Drive.

How to check the word count on Google Docs, and keep the word count on your screen

Checking the word count of a Google Docs document can prove useful when writing resumes, essays, or filling out a job ...

Microsoft’s new Word tests are a direct threat to Google Docs

Word’s testing a new default that saves fresh documents to OneDrive with autosave active. It’s convenient and good for recovery, but it also nudges more files into the cloud unless you opt out.