Microsoft Word has a comment feature which is useful when changing the minute of a document. It allows you, or someone else, to comment on the various parts of the document by highlighting areas of concern or suggesting changes. You can then modify the document by accepting or rejecting the comments provided. The comment function simply highlights certain parts of the document where you want to draw attention, rather than making minute changes directly. You can also have multiple people add comments to the document and distinguish them with a user label. If you are using Microsoft Word 2007 and have a Tablet PC, you can also add voice and handwritten comments to the document. Here are some steps for how to add a comment in Microsoft Word.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Type a Comment in Microsoft Word 2003
Step 1. Open the document where you want to add a comment
Step 2. Use the left mouse button to highlight the text you want to comment
Step 3. In the menu at the top of the window on the left side, choose "Insert" and then scroll down and select "Comment"
Step 4. Type your comment in the box that appears and then click outside the box to save the comment
Method 2 of 4: Type a Comment in Microsoft Word 2007
Step 1. Open the document where you want to add a comment
Step 2. Use the left mouse button to highlight the text you want to comment
Step 3. Click on the "Review" tab and then in the group called "New Comment", select "New Comment"
Step 4. Type your comment in the box and then click outside the box to save the comment
Method 3 of 4: Add a Voice Comment in Microsoft Word 2007
Step 1. Select the Microsoft Office button with the Microsoft logo imprinted on it and then choose "Word Options"
Step 2. Choose "Customize" and in the list titled "Choose commands from", choose "All commands"
Step 3. Click on "Insert Entry" and then click on "Add"
You will have added the "Insert Entry" command to the Quick Access Toolbar.
Step 4. Select the "Insert Entry" icon in the Quick Access Toolbar
Step 5. A box will open to create a package
Click the Browse button to search for the recorded entry. You can use Windows Sound Recorder to record voice.
Step 6. Browse and select the appropriate sound and click Open
Step 7. Type the label name for your comment and click Done
Audio commentary can be played by clicking the object package icon in the comment pane.
Method 4 of 4: Add a Handwritten Comment in Microsoft Word 2007
Step 1. Go to the tab labeled Review, then select "Pen Comment" in the group called Comments
Step 2. Use your tablet to handwrite your comment in the box, then click outside the box to save the comment
Advice
- If you want to add a comment to a previous comment, simply click on the box you want to comment and another one will open.
- You can also add comments in the review pane. Click the icon in the toolbar to view all comments in the review pane.