How to Change Author of Tracked Changes in Word
Microsoft Word’s track changes feature is a valuable tool for collaborative document editing, allowing multiple authors to contribute to a document while keeping a clear record of each person’s contributions. However, there may be instances where you need to change the author associated with specific tracked changes. This can happen if an author leaves the project, or if you want to attribute changes to a different individual. In this article, we will guide you through the process of changing the author of tracked changes in Word.
Before you begin, it’s important to note that changing the author of tracked changes is not the same as modifying the author name in the document header or footer. This process only affects the tracked changes themselves, not the overall document properties.
Here’s how to change the author of tracked changes in Word:
- Open the Word document with the tracked changes you want to modify.
- Go to the “Review” tab in the ribbon at the top of the screen.
- In the “Tracking” group, click on “Show Changes.” This will display all tracked changes in the document.
- Locate the tracked change you want to change the author for. To do this, you can scroll through the document or use the “Previous” and “Next” buttons in the “Show Changes” group.
- With the tracked change selected, click on the “Change Author” button. This button is located next to the “Show Changes” button.
- A dropdown menu will appear, listing all the authors who have made changes to the document. Select the new author you want to associate with the tracked change.
- Click “OK” to save the change.
- Repeat steps 4-6 for any additional tracked changes you need to modify.
By following these steps, you can easily change the author of tracked changes in Word. Remember that this process only affects the tracked changes themselves and not the overall document properties. If you need to update the author name in the document header or footer, you will need to do so separately.
It’s important to keep in mind that changing the author of tracked changes can be a sensitive matter, especially in collaborative projects. Make sure to communicate with your team members before making any changes to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
