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How to Use Track Changes in Microsoft Word

Tap through each step to see exactly how to use Track Changes in Word.

  1. Open the "Review" tab

    Click the "Review" tab in the ribbon at the top.

  2. Turn on "Track Changes"

    Click "Track Changes" β€” every edit made from this point on is recorded and marked in color.

  3. Review the marked changes

    Deleted text appears with a strikethrough and added text is underlined, so you can see exactly what changed at a glance.

  4. Accept or reject each change

    Go through each edit and click "Accept" or "Reject" to decide whether it becomes part of the final document.

  5. Turn tracking back off

    Once you no longer need to track edits, click "Track Changes" again to turn it off.

See exactly who changed what

When you need to review a document someone else has edited, Track Changes marks every deletion and addition in color, making it easy to see precisely what was changed without comparing versions manually.

Pairs well with real-time co-editing

Track Changes is especially useful alongside collaborative editing β€” when multiple people work on the same document, tracked edits make it clear who suggested what, so nothing gets silently overwritten.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do tracked changes show up when I print?

Yes, if you choose "All Markup" instead of "No Markup" (final) in the print settings β€” this includes the tracked marks in your printout.

Can I accept all changes in the document at once?

Yes. Open the dropdown under "Accept" and choose "Accept All Changes" to apply every tracked edit throughout the document in one step.