How to Make Red Edit Marks in a Word Document

How to Make Red Edit Marks in a Word Document "Editing a document provides an additional layer of security, reviewing the material for anything from an out-of-place period to a major structural or legal error. While the standard editing stereotype may be performed with a red pen, editing on screen keeps everything neat and in line. Use Microsoft Word's track changes feature to electronically mark up a document, noting edits, insertions, deletions and changes with the same familiar red. Advertisement Step 1 Open Microsoft Word. Click the ""File"" tab at the top of the screen and select ""Open."" Browse to the document to which you want to add editing marks and double-click the file name. The document opens in a new Word window. Step 2 Click the ""Review"" tab at the top of the page. Click the ""Track Changes"" button in the middle of the ribbon/toolbar below the tab. Step 3 Click ""Track Changes"" from the small drop-down menu to signify tracking is on. Any new changes to the document will now appear with edit marks. Advertisement Step 4 Select ""Change Tracking Options"" to open the ""Track Changes Options"" window. Pull down the six ""Color"" drop-down menus and select ""Red"" for each one, or for the options that should be red in color. Step 5 Click the ""OK"" button and edit markings appear in red. Advertisement" - https://www.affordablecebu.com/