How to Remove Author from Track Changes in Word
Microsoft Word’s Track Changes feature is a valuable tool for collaborative document editing, allowing multiple authors to review and edit a document simultaneously. However, there may be instances where you want to remove the author’s name from the Track Changes feature. This can be useful for maintaining anonymity or ensuring that the focus remains on the content rather than the contributors. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to remove author from track changes in Word.
1. Open the Document
The first step is to open the Word document in which you want to remove the author’s name from Track Changes. If the document is already open, you can skip to the next step. Otherwise, simply double-click the document file to open it in Word.
2. Access the Track Changes Settings
Once the document is open, go to the “Review” tab on the ribbon at the top of the screen. Within this tab, you will find the “Track Changes” button. Click on it to expand the options.
3. Show or Hide Author Names
Under the “Track Changes” options, you will see a button labeled “Show for Reviewers.” Click on this button, and a dropdown menu will appear. From this menu, select “Show Markup” or “Hide Markup” depending on your preference. If you want to remove the author names, choose “Hide Markup.” This will hide all the markup, including author names, in the document.
4. Customize the Track Changes Settings
Alternatively, you can customize the Track Changes settings to remove the author names specifically. To do this, click on the “Track Changes” button and select “Track Changes Options.” In the “Show Markup” section, uncheck the “With Author Names” option. This will remove the author names from the Track Changes feature without hiding the markup.
5. Save the Document
After making the desired changes to the Track Changes settings, save the document. You can now share the document with others, and the author names will no longer appear in the Track Changes feature.
By following these simple steps, you can easily remove author from track changes in Word. This can help maintain confidentiality, focus on the content, or simply meet your specific requirements for document collaboration.
