How to Track Changes and Comments in Google Docs?

 

To track changes and add comments in Google Docs, you can use Suggestions Mode and the Comments feature. Here's how to do both

1. Tracking Changes Using Suggestions Mode:

Google Docs does not have a direct "Track Changes" feature like Microsoft Word. Instead, it uses Suggestions Mode to suggest edits.

Steps to Enable Suggestions Mode:

1. Open the document in Google Docs.
2. In the top-right corner, you'll see a pencil icon. Click on it.
3. Select "Suggesting" from the drop-down menu.
   
4. Now, any changes you make will be shown as suggestions. Text added will be highlighted, and any deleted text will appear crossed out. Suggestions will appear in green with a comment bubble for each change.
5. The owner of the document or collaborators can either accept or reject each suggestion.

2. Adding Comments in Google Docs:

You can leave comments on specific sections of the document to communicate with collaborators or leave notes.

Steps to Add Comments:

1. Highlight the text you want to comment on.
2. On the toolbar, click the "Add comment" icon (or right-click and choose "Comment").
3. A comment box will appear where you can type your comment.
4. Click "Comment" to post it.
5. Collaborators can reply to the comment or mark it as resolved once addressed.

Tip: Assign Comments to Specific People

• Type a plus sign + followed by their email address (e.g., +email@example.com) to assign a comment to a specific person. They will receive an email notification about the comment.

Using these features, you can effectively track changes and communicate with others in a Google Docs document.

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