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How to Use No Markup View for Track Changes in Word for the Web
Question details
Users are looking for a way to hide revision markings using the No Markup view while editing a document in Word for the Web.
- Product
- Word for the Web
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing a document with track changes online and wanting to read the final version without visible markup.
- Observed behavior
- The No Markup view option is completely missing in Word for the Web, preventing users from hiding revision markings online without permanently accepting them.
Check if you have a desktop version of Microsoft Word or a compatible alternative like WPS Office installed on your computer, as you will need it to access advanced tracking views.
Open the Document in the Word Desktop Application
Since Word for the Web lacks the No Markup feature, you must transition your online session to the desktop app to hide revisions.
Microsoft Word for the Web is a streamlined version of the software and does not support all advanced Review features. Opening the file on your desktop will give you full control over how markups are displayed.
While your document is open in Word for the Web, click the 'Editing' or 'Viewing' button on the top ribbon, then select 'Open in Desktop App'.
Once the document launches in your desktop Microsoft Word application, click on the 'Review' tab located in the top menu.
In the Tracking group, click the 'Display for Review' drop-down menu (which usually says 'All Markup' by default) and select 'No Markup'.
Submit a Feature Request to the Microsoft Feedback Community
Let the Microsoft product team know that the No Markup feature is highly needed for web users.
Use WPS Office to Seamlessly Manage Track Changes
If you do not have the Microsoft Word desktop app installed to view your document without markup, switch to WPS Office. It provides a full-featured desktop experience completely free, allowing you to easily toggle between Simple Markup, All Markup, and No Markup views while maintaining perfect formatting.
- 1. Download and Install: Download and install WPS Office for free on your PC or Mac.
- 2. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Writer and open the .docx file that contains the track changes.
- 3. Change Markup View: Go to the 'Review' tab on the ribbon, locate the Track Changes section, and select 'Final' from the display dropdown menu to hide all revisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the No Markup view missing in Word for the Web?
Word for the Web is a lightweight version of the desktop application designed for quick edits and collaboration. Microsoft has not yet implemented all advanced tracking views, including No Markup, to keep the web interface streamlined and performant.
Can I accept all changes online to hide the markup?
Yes. If you no longer need to keep the revision history or track what was changed, you can go to the Review tab in Word for the Web, click the 'Accept' dropdown, and select 'Accept All Changes' to permanently remove the visible markup.
Will my track changes be lost if I switch from Web to Desktop?
No, all tracked changes are saved within the document file itself. Opening the file in the desktop app or a compatible alternative like WPS Office will retain all existing revisions and comments.
Is there any browser extension that enables No Markup in Word Web?
Currently, there are no official or secure third-party browser extensions that add the No Markup view to Word for the Web. You must use a desktop application to temporarily hide the tracking lines.
