How to Use Comments in Microsoft Word 2007 in the Writing Process
- 1). Open the Microsoft Word 2007 document that you wish to add comments to.
- 2). Highlight the character, word(s) or paragraph(s) that you would like to insert a comment for by clicking and dragging with the mouse cursor. Your selection will be highlighted red after you insert a comment.
- 3). Click the "Review" tab to reveal numerous editing options on the Ribbon.
- 4). Click the button labeled "New Comment" on the Ribbon. A red comment box will appear in the right margin.
- 5). Type your comment into the red comment box. You can format and edit the text box the same way you would on a normal document. Click off of the comment box when you are finished typing in it.
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