Collaborating in Word Without Losing Control

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If you’re collaborating on a book, Track Changes in Microsoft Word is a must.

It’s perfect when sending your manuscript to a proofreader, editor, or co-writer because you can see every suggested change and stay fully in control of what’s accepted.

Even better – you can force someone to edit using Track Changes, so they have no option to make silent edits.

How to force Track Changes in Word

Open your Word document
Go to the Review tab
Click Restrict Editing
Tick Allow only this type of editing in the document
From the dropdown, choose Tracked changes
Click Yes, Start Enforcing Protection
Set a password (optional but recommended)

Now, anyone you send the document to can only edit using Track Changes.

If you want more detail on reviewing changes, comments, or best practices for working with editors, ask AI or tag me in the comments – happy to help 😊

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