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How to Find Who Resolved a Comment in Microsoft Word
Question details
The user wants to identify the specific reviewer who resolved a comment in a Microsoft Word document.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing a collaborative document and needing to track the comment resolution history.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft Word currently lacks a built-in feature to display the name or identity of the person who resolved a specific comment.
Before proceeding, ensure you have the 'Show Comments' pane open in the Review tab to view all active and resolved comments in your document.
Submit Feedback for Comment Resolution Tracking
Since Microsoft Word cannot currently show who resolved a comment, the official recommendation is to submit a feature request to Microsoft.
Currently, when a user clicks 'Resolve' on a comment in Microsoft Word, the comment thread is grayed out, but the system does not log or display the name of the person who took that action. To encourage Microsoft to add this tracking capability, users can submit feedback directly through the application.
In Microsoft Word, click on the 'Help' tab in the top ribbon and select 'Feedback', or go to 'File' > 'Feedback'.
Click on 'I have a suggestion' or 'Send a Suggestion' to open the feedback portal.
Type a brief description requesting a feature that identifies which reviewer resolved a comment or a comment-resolution history log.
Click 'Submit' to send your feature request to the Microsoft Word product team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see when a comment was resolved in Word?
No, Microsoft Word currently does not display the timestamp or date for when a comment was resolved. It only shows the original timestamp of when the comment or reply was posted.
How do I reopen a resolved comment?
To reopen a resolved comment in Word, click on the resolved comment thread in the Comments pane and click the 'Reopen' button. This makes the comment active again for further discussion.
Does Track Changes record comment resolutions?
No. While Track Changes in Word logs text additions, deletions, and formatting modifications along with the reviewer's name, it does not track or log the action of resolving comments.
How do I view all resolved comments in my document?
Go to the 'Review' tab and click 'Show Comments'. This opens the Comments pane on the right side of the screen, where you can scroll through to see both active and resolved comments.
