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How to Dismiss Word's Accept or Reject Suggestion Pop-Up
Question details
The user wants to disable or dismiss the contextual Accept or Reject Suggestion pop-up that appears while reviewing tracked changes in Microsoft Word.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reviewing tracked changes and managing edits within a Word document.
- Observed behavior
- Word displays a contextual Accept or Reject Suggestion pop-up, and there is no built-in setting available to permanently disable it.
Keep in mind that Microsoft Word currently does not offer a native toggle to permanently disable this specific suggestion pop-up. The methods below are temporary workarounds that may impact document flow or AutoSave functionality.
Use the Temporary Undo Workaround
Since there is no permanent setting to disable the pop-up, you can use a quick keyboard shortcut workaround to bypass the immediate suggestion without permanently applying it.
This method involves accepting or rejecting the suggestion from the floating pop-up and immediately undoing the action. While it temporarily removes the pop-up, be aware that it might trigger AutoSave or cause your text to reflow.
When the contextual suggestion pop-up appears, click on either 'Accept' or 'Reject'.
Immediately press 'Ctrl + Z' on your Windows keyboard (or 'Command + Z' on a Mac) to undo the action, which dismisses the prompt.
Explore Community VBA Solutions
Advanced users can explore Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros shared in Microsoft Community threads to better manage track changes behavior.
Review Documents Seamlessly with WPS Office
If you are frustrated by restrictive settings and intrusive pop-ups in Microsoft Word, consider switching to WPS Office. It is a lightweight, free alternative that offers a smooth and highly customizable interface for tracking changes and collaborating on documents.
- 1. Download and Install: Get WPS Office for free from the official website and install it on your device.
- 2. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Writer and open your existing .docx file to begin reviewing.
- 3. Manage Revisions Smoothly: Navigate to the 'Review' tab to use Track Changes in a streamlined, pop-up-free environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I permanently turn off the Accept/Reject pop-up in Word?
No. Currently, Microsoft Word does not provide a built-in feature or setting to permanently disable this specific contextual pop-up during track changes review.
Does the Ctrl+Z workaround affect my document's formatting?
It can. Quickly undoing an action after clicking Accept or Reject can sometimes cause text reflow issues or update dynamic fields unexpectedly, depending on your document setup.
How can I suggest Microsoft to add a toggle for this pop-up?
You can submit feature requests or feedback directly to Microsoft by navigating to 'Help' > 'Feedback' within Word, or by visiting the official Word Feedback Community portal.
