{"id":545236,"date":"2023-01-29T17:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T14:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-turn-off-track-changes-in-word\/"},"modified":"2023-01-29T17:00:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-29T14:00:35","slug":"how-to-turn-off-track-changes-in-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-off-track-changes-in-word\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Turn Off Track Changes in Word"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28c7ee4258b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28c7ee4258b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-off-track-changes-in-word\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Turn_Off_Track_Changes_in_Word%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Turn Off Track Changes in Word&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-off-track-changes-in-word\/#How_to_Stop_Tracking_Changes_in_Word\" >How to Stop Tracking Changes in Word<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-off-track-changes-in-word\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Cant_Turn_Track_Changes_Off\" >What to Do If You Can\u2019t Turn Track Changes Off<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-off-track-changes-in-word\/#How_to_Remove_Existing_Track_Changes_in_Word\" >How to Remove Existing Track Changes in Word<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-off-track-changes-in-word\/#Print_a_Word_Document_Without_Tracked_Changes\" >Print a Word Document Without Tracked Changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Turn_Off_Track_Changes_in_Word%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Turn Off Track Changes in Word&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-744183\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/microsoft-word-logo-on-a-blue-background.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Microsoft Word logo on a blue background.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To turn off Track Changes in Word, launch your document with the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, access the &#8220;Review&#8221; tab, and select Tracking &gt; Track Changes. If the button is grayed out, you&#8217;ll need to enter the password the author used to lock the document.<\/p>\n<p>Not every change needs to be tracked in your document. You can disable the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word even if your document is locked. We\u2019ll show you how to do that as well as how to remove existing track changes and print your document with track changes hidden.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Copy and Paste Text With Tracked Changes in Word 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Tracking_Changes_in_Word\"><\/span>How to Stop Tracking Changes in Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin disabling Track Changes so your future edits in the document aren\u2019t highlighted, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/366399\/how-and-why-to-start-microsoft-word-from-the-command-prompt\/\">launch the Word app and open your document.<\/p>\n<p>When your document opens, in Word\u2019s ribbon at the top, select the \u201cReview\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857164\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/1-word-review-tab.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the &quot;Review&quot; tab.\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cReview\u201d tab, select Tracking &gt; Track Changes. This will disable the feature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857165\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-disable-word-track-changes.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose Tracking &gt; Track Changes.\" width=\"650\" height=\"287\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Cant_Turn_Track_Changes_Off\"><\/span>What to Do If You Can\u2019t Turn Track Changes Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If \u201cTrack Changes\u201d is grayed out and you can\u2019t click it, your document\u2019s author has locked the feature. In this case, you\u2019ll need the password (if one was set up) that was used to lock the feature to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/407263\/how-to-protect-parts-of-a-word-document-from-editing\/\">unlock it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857166\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3-word-track-changes-grayed-out.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A grayed out &quot;Track Changes&quot; option.\" width=\"650\" height=\"373\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve obtained the password, in Word\u2019s \u201cReview\u201d tab, click \u201cTracking\u201d and choose the down-arrow icon next to \u201cTrack Changes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857167\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4-word-track-changes-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"343\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the open menu, select \u201cLock Tracking.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857168\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5-lock-word-track-changes.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Lock Tracking&quot; in the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"398\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cUnlock Tracking\u201d window, enter your password and select \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857169\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6-unlock-word-track-changes.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enter the password and select &quot;OK.&quot;\" width=\"384\" height=\"139\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To now turn off the feature, select Tracking &gt; Track Changes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857170\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/7-turn-off-word-track-changes.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Tracking &gt; Track Changes.\" width=\"650\" height=\"369\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. The feature is now disabled.<\/p>\n<p>You can confirm that by making an edit to your document. You\u2019ll find that Word no longer records and highlights your changes.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_Existing_Track_Changes_in_Word\"><\/span>How to Remove Existing Track Changes in Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to get rid of all the existing tracked changes, then either accept or reject all those changes. You can do this by accessing Word\u2019s \u201cReview\u201d tab and choosing Accept &gt; Accept All Changes or Reject &gt; Reject All Changes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857171\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8-accept-word-tracked-changes.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Accept or reject document changes.\" width=\"650\" height=\"328\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Remember that accepting all changes makes all suggested changes become permanent, and rejecting all changes means all suggestions will disappear. If you accidentally chose the wrong option, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/804003\/what-does-the-ctrlz-keyboard-shortcut-do\/\">use Ctrl+Z to undo your mistake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Outline View in Microsoft Word<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Print_a_Word_Document_Without_Tracked_Changes\"><\/span>Print a Word Document Without Tracked Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to keep your tracked changes but you don\u2019t want to see them when you print the document, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/232125\/how-to-print-a-word-document-without-the-track-changes-marks\/\">configure your print options as follows.<\/p>\n<p>First, launch your document with Word. Then, in the app\u2019s top-left corner, click \u201cFile.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857172\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/9-word-file-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;File&quot; in the top-left corner.\" width=\"650\" height=\"397\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the left sidebar, click \u201cPrint.\u201d Then, in the middle column, select \u201cPrint All Pages.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857173\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/10-word-print-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose Print &gt; Print All Pages.\" width=\"645\" height=\"439\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the open menu, disable the \u201cPrint Markup\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-857175\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/11-disable-print-markup-word.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Deselect &quot;Print Markup.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"333\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can now print your document and it won\u2019t include your tracked changes. 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