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Delete All Comments in Word 2007 Document
by Angie
(Jeff City, Missouri, U.S.)
I have a 300+ page document and occasionally "Comment A1"(or other number) pops up and I cannot get rid of it. What is it and how do I delete it??? It looks like a pink long balloon-type thingy.
ANSWER:
Those pink long balloon-type thingies are Comment balloons. These are most often used when several people are collaborating on a document. Comments from different users show up with different colors and initials.
Follow these steps to delete Comments:
- Click the Review tab.
- In the Comments group, click the down arrow at the bottom of the Delete button. (This button will look grayed out unless your cursor is inside one of the Comment balloons. It cannot be selected unless the document contains Comments.)
- Select Delete All Comments in Document.
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If you only want to delete one comment, make sure your cursor is inside the Comment balloon, then click Delete.
This will get rid of the comments.
Tip: If your document contains comments, make sure they are removed before you send out the final version of your document! Comments may contain sensitive (or embarrassing) information that should not be shared with anyone outside your work group.
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