How to Change Track Changes Author Name in Word
In Microsoft Word, the Track Changes feature is a valuable tool for collaborating on documents, allowing multiple users to review and make edits simultaneously. However, if you’re working on a document with multiple contributors, you may want to change the author name that appears next to each tracked change. This can be useful for maintaining privacy or simply for organizing the document better. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to change the Track Changes author name in Word.
Step 1: Open the Document
First, open the Word document on which you want to change the author name. Make sure the Track Changes feature is enabled so that you can see the changes made by different authors.
Step 2: Access the Track Changes Options
Next, go to the “Review” tab on the ribbon at the top of the Word window. You will find the “Track Changes” group with various options. Click on the arrow next to “Track Changes” to expand the menu.
Step 3: Select “Change Tracking Options”
In the expanded menu, you will see an option labeled “Change Tracking Options.” Click on this option to open a new dialog box.
Step 4: Modify the Author Name
In the “Change Tracking Options” dialog box, you will find the “Author” field, where the current author name is displayed. To change the author name, simply type the new name into this field.
Step 5: Apply the Changes
After entering the new author name, click “OK” to apply the changes. The new author name will now appear next to each tracked change in the document.
Step 6: Save the Document
To ensure that the changes are saved, go to the “File” tab and click “Save” or press “Ctrl + S.” This will save the document with the updated author name.
Additional Tips
– If you want to change the author name for all tracked changes in the document, you can follow the same steps above.
– To revert back to the original author name, simply repeat the process and enter the original name in the “Author” field.
– If you are using Word Online or a shared document, the author name change will be applied to all collaborators who have access to the document.
By following these simple steps, you can easily change the Track Changes author name in Word and customize your document’s collaboration experience.
