Where Is Track Changes in Google Docs?

To make tracked edits in Google Docs, pop open the 'Editing' menu at the top right hand corner of your document. Your Google Doc now functions exactly as a Word Doc when you turn on 'Track Changes' You can see who made the change, when they made it and what the change was, just as you can in Word.

Where can I find Track Changes?

Turn Track Changes on and off

On the Review tab, go to Tracking and select Track Changes. When Track Changes is on, deletions are marked with a strikethrough, and additions are marked with an underline. Different authors' changes are indicated with different colors.

Does Google Docs automatically track changes?

In any Google App, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides, all you need to do to turn on its equivalent of Microsoft Word Track Changes is click the “Editing” button on the top right hand of the menu. This will drop down three options - one of them is “Suggestions”. Click on it to turn it on.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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