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alexisp86617741
alexisp86617741
Inspiring
July 18, 2017
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Importing track changes from Word

  • July 18, 2017
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Please fix this. It is annoying that InDesign doesn't import the track changes from Word. That includes all the editing and comments from Word, highlighted text, strikethrough, etc. I actually need those to show up when I am importing reports into a publication/compilation.

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BobLevine
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BobLevineCommunity Expert
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July 18, 2017

Are you saying this doesn't work?

alexisp86617741
alexisp86617741Author
Inspiring
July 18, 2017

You are correct. None of the comments, highlights, strikethroughs etc. show up. I have to spend time mimicking them in InDesign. Not pleased.

Barb Binder
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Barb BinderCommunity Expert
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July 18, 2017

I just read the suggested link and document. That's great for native files. I am talking about imported MS Word docs. that have track changes in them that are meant to be visible. They don't show up.


  1. Make sure Track Changes is on in Import Options (see Bob's screen shot above).
  2. Edit > Edit in Story Editor.
  3. Window > Editorial > Track Changes.
  4. Click the eye icon to see the changes.
  5. Use the arrows to hop from one change to the next.
~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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