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How do I print a markup without the Comments printing in the margin? (Word for Mac)

Currently using Word for Mac (Version 16.67).


I would like to print a document that includes tracked changes. In a prior version of Word, I could select the markup option that showed all changes inline, including comments, and it would also print that way. However, I cannot figure out how to print this way using the new version of Word - even when I deselect "show comments," they still appear in the margin on the printout. I do not need to see the comments in my printout, and including them reduces the size of the document and makes it harder to read.


How do I print my document WITHOUT the comments, but WITH the markup showing the changes (e.g., insertions and deletions)?


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This is another aspect off the Modern Comments as they're called... That option has been lost, at least for the time being. Use Help> Feedback to plead your case to Microsoft. You probably won't get a personal reply but Feedback does go directly to & is tracked by the development team.

As a workaround:

  1. Make sure you have a current backup copy

  2. On the Review tab click the Delete button in the Comments group & select Delete All Comments in Document

  3. Print the document

  4. Use Command+Z to Undo the deletion of the Comments.

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