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How to Filter Out Resolved Comments in PowerPoint 365

Bushra Parveen Oct 9, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user is looking for a way to hide or filter out comments that have already been resolved in a PowerPoint 365 presentation.

How to Filter Out Resolved Comments in PowerPoint 365

Product: Microsoft PowerPoint 365
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Reviewing collaborative feedback and attempting to declutter the comments pane by hiding issues that are already resolved.
Observed behavior: PowerPoint 365 does not provide a built-in option to filter comments by their status, leaving resolved comments visible in the comments view.

Before you start

Ensure you are signed into your Microsoft 365 account and have the comments pane open in your presentation to verify your current comment statuses.

Solution 1Recommended

Manage Comments Manually and Submit Feedback

Since PowerPoint 365 does not natively support filtering resolved comments, the most effective approach is to manually delete resolved items to clear the view and submit a feature request to Microsoft.

Currently, Microsoft PowerPoint 365 lacks a filtering mechanism for comments based on their 'resolved' or 'open' status. All comments remain in the pane to preserve the historical context of the collaboration.

To keep your workspace clean, you must use manual workarounds while Microsoft considers adding this feature in future updates.

Open the Comments Pane

Click on the 'Review' tab located in the top PowerPoint ribbon, then select 'Show Comments' to reveal all active and resolved notes.

Delete Resolved Comments

To remove clutter, hover over a resolved comment, click the three-dot menu (...) in the top right corner of the comment box, and select 'Delete Comment'.

Submit a Feature Request

Navigate to the Microsoft Feedback Portal (feedbackportal.microsoft.com) and submit a request to add a 'Filter Resolved Comments' toggle, which helps developers prioritize future Office 365 updates.

Manage Comments Manually and Submit Feedback

Important Context: Deleting a comment removes it permanently for all collaborators. Make sure the feedback is fully addressed and no longer needed before deleting it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete all resolved comments at once in PowerPoint?

No, PowerPoint does not currently offer a one-click option to delete only resolved comments. You must either delete comments individually or delete all comments (both resolved and unresolved) on a specific slide.

Does PowerPoint for the Web allow filtering resolved comments?

No, the web version of PowerPoint shares the same limitations as the desktop application and does not support filtering comments by their resolved status.

Is there any add-in available to filter comments in PowerPoint?

While there are third-party macros and add-ins for managing PowerPoint presentations, standard comment filtering is highly restricted by the Office API, making reliable third-party comment filters very uncommon.

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