How to Insert and Delete Comments in a Microsoft Word Document

Inserting a comment in a document in Microsoft Word is easy. Since your comment appears in the margin, it is also easy for the next reader to spot, respond to your comment, and delete it. Simple steps for comment insertion are below.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Move your cursor to the spot in the document you are questioning or want to leave a comment for the next reader.

2. Use your mouse and click on the spot. Then move your cursor up to the tabs at the top of the page -- the tabs "File, Edit, View, Insert" etc. Move your cursor to the "Insert" tab and click on it. A drop-down menu will appear under "Insert" and one of the options on the drop-down menu will be the word "comment."

3. Click on the word "comment." You'll notice that the text in the document is highlighted at the spot you selected in Step 1. You'll also notice that highlighted text is now connected to a box in the margin that says "comment" and your initials. Type your comment or question immediately after your initials. When finished, move your cursor back to the regular text.

4. Delete or change the location of your comment by right clicking directly on the comment box. Another drop-down menu will appear, and "delete comment" will be one of the options listed. Choose "delete comment" and your comment will disappear, along with the highlighted area in the text.

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on 9/18/2009 Great article on using Microsoft Word. Thanks! 5 stars