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Harley001
Nov 25, 2025Copper Contributor
Is there no way to allow people to comment on my word document?
I am trying to share something I am working on with beta readers and some friends but the only options are "can edit" or "can view". There is no option for "can comment" or to let them viewers use th...
Kidd_Ip
Nov 26, 2025MVP
The “review-only” feature in Enterprise or Business environments only (Microsoft 365 for organizations), while not available for personal accounts, please try:
• Protect the document for comments only (Desktop Word):
In Word, go to Review > Restrict Editing > Allow only this type of editing in the document > Comments. This locks the document so others can only add comments, not make direct edits.
• Use “Can edit” with Track Changes enforced:
Share with “Can edit,” then turn on Track Changes before sending. Ask readers to keep it on. They’ll technically be able to edit, but you’ll see all changes as suggestions.