Word 2013 cannot see track changes sent from another author

Hello,

I have received a file from a friend, who used an unknown version of WORD and put comments in the text w track changes. I opened the file, however, I can only see red lines in the margin where the changes were made, but cannot see the actual changes or the balloons or the like. I would like to change my pc's settings in WORD so that I can see these proposals.

I have tried to click 'show markings in line' and '..in balloon's but it does nothing. I can see the changes in a reviewing pane, but I want to see them in line/in balloons.

Which settings do I need to change in order to see the tracked changes that another person has made?

Thank you,

Sue

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On the Review tab, look at the Display for Review drop down (which you'll find in the Tracking group). If the selected option is "Simple Markup," change it to "All Markup."
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Clicking on one of the change bars ("changed lines") should toggle from Simple Markup to All Markup.
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