How to Delete Comments in Word
If ever you wondered how to delete comments in Word, you have come to the right place. In this article, we are going to show you step by step how to get rid of those comments that can interrupt the reading of your document. You will learn to identify, select and delete them quickly and easily. Don't miss these helpful tips to clean your Word files of unwanted comments!
Step by step -- How to Delete Comments in Word
How to Delete Comments in Word
- Opens the Word document in which you want to delete comments.
- Search the comment you want to delete. Comments appear in the right margin of the document.
- Click in the comment to select it. It will be highlighted.
- Ve to the “Review” tab at the top of the window.
- Search “Comments” group on the toolbar.
- Click on the “Delete” button within the comments group.
- Confirm that you want to delete the selected comment.
- Repeat follow these steps to remove any other comments in the document.
FAQ
1. How can I delete a comment in Word?
- Open the Word document in which the comment is located.
- Locate the comment in the right margin of the document.
- Right click on the comment.
- Select the “Delete comment” option from the drop-down menu that appears.
2. Is it possible to delete all comments at once in Word?
- Open the Word document that contains the comments you want to delete.
- Go to the “Review” tab on the toolbar.
- Click “Delete” and select “Delete all comments.”
3. Can I remove the option to view comments in Word?
- Open the Word document with the comments visible.
- Go to the “Review” tab on the toolbar.
- Click “Show flags” and turn off the “Show all comments” option.
4. How do I remove comment numbers in Word?
- Open the Word document containing the comments with numbers visible.
- Go to the “Review” tab on the toolbar.
- Click "Show flags" and turn off the "Comment numbering" option.
5. How do I remove comments from a document in Word Online?
- Open the document in Word Online.
- Click the comment you want to delete.
- Select the “Delete” option that appears next to the comment.
6. Can comments be hidden in Word without deleting them?
- Open the Word document that contains the comments you want to hide.
- Go to the “Review” tab on the toolbar.
- Click “Show flags” and turn off the “Show all comments” option.
7. How can I make sure I delete all comments before sending a document in Word?
- Review the document for any visible comments.
- Go to the “Review” tab on the toolbar.
- Click “Delete” and select “Delete all comments.”
8. How can I see a list of all comments in a Word document?
- Open the Word document that contains the comments you want to view.
- Go to the “Review” tab on the toolbar.
- Click "Next" or "Previous" to scroll through all the comments.
9. Is there a way to differentiate comments from different users in Word?
- Open the Word document that contains comments from multiple users.
- Go to the “Review” tab on the toolbar.
- Click "Next" or "Previous" to identify each user's comments.
10. Can I delete comments from a protected document in Word?
- Check out the Word document if necessary to make changes.
- Locate and delete comments using the usual steps.
- Once the comments are deleted, protect the document again if required.