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Fix Word Comments Missing From All Markup View
Question details
Users need to find a way to view all comments in Microsoft Word while using the 'All Markup' view, as certain comments unexpectedly disappear.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing a document with Track Changes enabled and trying to see all revisions and comments simultaneously.
- Observed behavior
- Comments associated with deleted text disappear when the document is set to 'All Markup' view, but they remain visible when switched to 'Simple Markup'.
Ensure your Microsoft Word is updated to the latest version, as display behaviors for the modern comments experience frequently change with new updates.
Use Simple Markup View to Access Hidden Comments
Since the comments are hidden in All Markup, temporarily switching your display to Simple Markup is the quickest way to view them.
Microsoft Word has updated how it handles comments attached to deleted text to reduce visual clutter. While this causes them to disappear in the traditional 'All Markup' view, they are fully retained and accessible in the 'Simple Markup' mode.
Open your Word document and click on the 'Review' tab located in the top ribbon.
In the 'Tracking' group, click the 'Display for Review' drop-down menu (which currently shows 'All Markup').
Choose 'Simple Markup' from the list. Your missing comments associated with deleted text will now appear in the margins.
Use the Reviewing Pane to See All Revisions
The Reviewing Pane provides a comprehensive list of all document modifications, including comments that are otherwise hidden in the main view.
Submit Feedback to Microsoft Support
Because this missing comments issue is a known behavioral change that many users find disruptive, officially reporting it helps Microsoft prioritize a fix or revert the behavior.
Try WPS Office for Reliable Document Reviewing
If Microsoft Word's recent changes to Track Changes and modern comments are disrupting your editorial workflow, WPS Office offers a free, lightweight alternative with a highly compatible and familiar interface for managing document revisions without unexpected hiding behaviors.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS website to download and install the free suite.
- 2. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Writer and open your existing .docx file. All existing track changes and comments will be preserved.
- 3. Manage Revisions Effectively: Go to the 'Review' tab to easily view, accept, or reject track changes and read all document comments without display glitches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do comments on deleted text disappear in Word?
In recent updates introducing the 'Modern Comments' experience, Microsoft Word changed how comments tied to deleted text are displayed to reduce visual clutter. This causes them to hide in 'All Markup' view, even though they remain saved in the document.
Will Microsoft fix the missing comments issue in All Markup?
Microsoft frequently adjusts the modern comments experience based on user feedback. The best way to encourage a fix or a revert of this specific behavior is to submit a report via the Word Feedback tool or upvote related issues on the Microsoft Ideas forum.
Are the missing comments permanently deleted?
No, the comments are not deleted. They are simply hidden from the main document view in 'All Markup.' You can still see them by switching to 'Simple Markup' or by opening the 'Reviewing Pane'.
How do I view all document revisions and comments at once?
You can open the Reviewing Pane from the Review tab. This pane aggregates all tracked changes, deletions, formatting adjustments, and comments into a single sidebar, ensuring you don't miss any hidden markup.
