Use this feature within Microsoft Office's word processing program, Word, to proofread and edit documents. By turning on the "Track Changes" feature, you can insert comments, delete, edit, and make revisions for peer editing. Multiple editors can preview and comment on the document, and the Track Changes feature can be turned on or off at any time. Used heavily in higher education, students should be exposed to this time-saving tool during their secondary career.
Open the document you want to revise. On the Tools menu, click Track Changes. When the Track Changes feature is enabled, TRK appears on the status bar at the bottom of your document. When you turn off change tracking, TRK is dimmed.
Make the changes you want by inserting, deleting, or moving text or graphics. You can also change formatting. Accept or Reject changes from reviewers before going to Final markup.
Create a Google account and get started using the many Google Tools available. One of those tools is a collaboration tool called Google Docs. This great tool allows multiple collaborators on a single document, all in real-time/same-time access!
Better yet, use the "Insert Comments" feature, or turn on Suggestions and Editing to track the revisions and changes. See the history of your document's changes and have the option to return to a previous version.
This free web-based word processor and spreadsheet allows you to share and collaborate online. Google Docs accepts most popular file formats, including DOC, XLS, ODT, ODS, RTF, CSV, PPT, etc. So go ahead and upload your existing files.
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