How to Track Changes in Microsoft Word

Learn how to enable the Track Changes feature to monitor and review edits made to your documents. This guide explains how to manage individual modifications efficiently to ensure accuracy during collaborative editing sessions.

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**Why are we using Track Changes?**\ Track Changes allows your instructor to view your writing process, including drafts, revisions, and improvements made throughout the assignment. This provides evidence of your work and development as a writer.

To show your instructor how your paper developed over time, turn on **Track Changes** before you begin writing. To turn on **Track Changes**, first click the **Review** tab.

Microsoft Word for the web displaying a document. The **Review** tab on the ribbon is highlighted with a pink circle at the top of the screen. Select the **Review** tab to access Track Changes and document review features.

Click "Track Changes".

Microsoft Word for the web displaying a document with the **Review** tab selected. The **Track Changes** button on the ribbon is highlighted with a pink circle in the upper-right area of the screen. Select **Track Changes** to enable tracking of edits, additions, and deletions made to the document.

Click "For Everyone".

Microsoft Word for the web displaying a document with the **Track Changes** menu expanded. The **For Everyone** option is highlighted with a pink circle. Select **For Everyone** to track all edits, additions, and deletions made to the document so revision history is visible to reviewers.

Click the tracked change to open the suggestion menu. Keep Track Changes turned on throughout the writing process. - Make all revisions in the same document. - Save your work regularly.

Microsoft Word for the web displaying a document with tracked changes visible. A tracked change labeled **"Change 1"** is highlighted and selected within the document. A revision details pop-up appears, showing the author, the date and time of the edit, and options to accept or reject the suggested change. Instructors can select a tracked change to view information about who made the revision and when it was made.

Before Submitting 1. Go to the **Review** tab. 2. Set **Display for Review** to **All Markup** so all edits are visible. 3. Ensure that Track Changes have **not** been accepted or removed. 4. Save the document as a **Word document (.docx)**. 5. Submit the file through your course.

Important ✅ Turn on Track Changes before you start writing. ✅ Leave your tracked changes visible when you submit. ✅ Do not use "Accept All Changes" before turning in your paper.

When you submit your Word document, your instructor will be able to see the changes you made during the writing process, including revisions and edits, and review how your paper developed over time.