How to Stop Microsoft Word from Calling You “Author” in Track Changes

Learn two ways to stop Microsoft Word from calling you “Author” in Track Changes (comments and edits) and to start using your user name, instead.

These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:31 Basic Method to Stop Word from Using “Author”
2:21 Advanced Method to Stop Word from Using “Author”

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Stop Microsoft Word from Calling You “Author” in Track Changes
erinwrightwriting.com/how-to-stop-microsoft-wor…

💻 Videos and Blog Posts Mentioned in this Video
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How to Change Your User Name for Track Changes in Microsoft Word (Video)
youtu.be/2FAPpQaCTYg

How to Remove User Names from Existing Track Changes in Microsoft Word (Video)
youtu.be/9UqdhsTE8qE

💻 Related Information
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How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/watch?v=2FAPpQaCTYg&list=PLTcwf…

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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