How to Change the Color of Track Changes in Microsoft Word

Learn how to change the color of Track Changes in Microsoft Word. Specifically, you can choose from 18 colors for insertions, deletions, text movements, and comment balloon borders.

👉Important Note: If you are using Word's new "Modern" comments, these steps will no longer change the comment color. Instead, please see my updated tutorial "How to Change the Font Color of Modern Comments in Microsoft Word" youtu.be/qVJjn2l_BSU.

These steps are for Word in Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:41 Important Information about Track Changes Colors
2:00 How to Change the Color of Track Changes

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Change the Color of Track Changes in Microsoft Word
erinwrightwriting.com/change-color-of-track-cha…

💻 Related Resources
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Track Changes in Microsoft Word Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsihBpXlZqu…

How to Use Track Changes and Comments in Microsoft Word (Updated)
youtu.be/1-gby_qDsHo

💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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