Track Changes
Track changes is a tool in Microsoft Word that allows you to keep a record of amendments made to a document. It is also a useful tool for collaborating on a document, as it allows multiple users to make revisions without losing the context of the original document.
Turning on Track Changes gives you and the publishers a way to make changes that are easy to spot.
When track changes are turned off, Word stops marking changes, but the colored underlines and strikethrough are still in the document.
For more details on how to use Track Changes, mouse over the Track Changes icon in the Microsoft Word document and select "Tell Me More".
Content Approver
Content Approver
It is important that Content Approvers use Track Changes, as it helps Content Publishers easily see your changes and helps to avoid mistakes.
How to use Track Changes
To turn on Track Changes
- In the ribbon, select Review or Press Ctrl+Shift+E.
- Select the Track Changes dropdown menu.
- A dropdown menu will appear, select Track Changes.
Begin making your changes in the document. Microsoft Word will flag any additions, deletions, and modifications MODIFICATIONS so that the publisher can clearly see what needs to be modified.
Content Publisher
Content Publisher
When you open a Microsoft Word document (mockup), be sure to enable "All Markup" in the ribbon under Review/Tracking.
