

Resolved comment threads won't appear in the contextual view (though you can still find them in the Comments pane) to help you stay focused on what’s active. When those have been addressed, comments allow you to mark that thread as resolved. Switch between contextual view and the Comments paneĬomments in documents generally represent questions, ideas, or concerns about the content. To switch between the contextual view and the Comments pane, simply click the Comments button in the upper right corner of your Word window.

In the Comments pane, you can see a single list of all comments in your document, including resolved comments. In this view, contextual comments are side-by-side with the page content, to help you focus on the feedback that’s most relevant to the part of the document you’re working on. In Word you'll find comments to the right of your page, by default. Now, a comment or reply can only be edited by the person who created it.Ĭlick the Post button to share your commentsįlexibility in how you view and interact with comments

After you draft a new comment or reply, click the Post button or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Enter (Windows) or Cmd + Enter (MacOS) to share your thoughts with others. With modern comments, you no longer have to worry about your comments being seen by others before you’re finished editing them.
