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How to Accept All Changes on Microsoft Word
Collaborate effectively on Word with seamless edits
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Published onMarch 14, 2024
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If you’re collaborating on a Microsoft Word document, you can accept all changes for a seamless tracking and editing experience. Accepting changes shows that you agree with the modifications.
How do I accept all changes in Microsoft Word?
1. Enable Track changes
The track changes feature records all the modifications you and any other collaborator on the document will be making. This will ensure all edits made are aligned and there’s a point of reference in case confusion happens.
2. Accept changes
2.1 Accept changes one-by-one
This is a thorough method of reviewing the document so as to not miss any critical changes. However, if the document is rich in content and spans across many pages, it can be a time-consuming task.
2.2 Accept all changes
If you’re done with all edits and the document is closed from further collaboration, you can select theAccept changes and stop trackingoption.
Why can’t I accept or reject changes in Word?
As an additional tip, always keep the original document copy especially if you’d like to keep track of the changes. This way, you cancompare the two Microsoft Word documentsto see whether any crucial information was omitted.
One drawback of Microsoft Word is that after accepting changes and closing the document, you can no longer revert them. However, with advancements in Word processing tools, you can view a history of changes andhide comments in Google Docs.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
