Microsoft Word - Proofing - Track-Changes

Track Changes

It is very useful to be able to track changes within your document as create it or modify the document at a later stage.

Word will show the changes in a differant colour to the original text and also displays rivision markers like underlining.

It is also possible to Accept or Reject changes and comments using the Accept & Reject buttons located on the Review tab.

Track Changes as You Go

1. Open the required document.

2. Click the Review tab.

3. Click on the Track Changes button → Track changes.

Track Changes on the Status Bar will be displayed (as long as the status bar has been set to display option, right click over status bar to turn track changes option on or off). 

4. To turn off Track Changes → Click Track Changes.

Reviewing Changes. 

1. Open the required document.

2. Click the Review tab.

3.   Click on either Previous / Next to navigate through the changes.

4. Click either Accept or Reject changes.

5. It is also possible to Accept All changes in a document by selecting Accept → Accept All Changes in Document.

6. It is also possible to Reject all changes in a document by selecting Reject → Reject All Changes in Document.