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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 the review function. I asked for help with the issue and got told that because my account is personal OneDrive and not business that there is no review only feature.
Was that a mistake or is Microsoft really this behind on basic features? Google Drive has allowed giving people access with "comment only" for years.
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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.
