Saving/Opening Docs with Tracked Changes

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Dave

I am having a problem with saving docs in which I have been tracking
changes. I am using Office/Word 2003.

Before saving, I clear all tabs under 'Show" on the Tracking toolbar, and
select Final. Screen shows final doc OK, and I save and close.

But when I reopen, it comes back showing all changes. How can I save/open
my doc so the tracked changes don't reappear (however remain with the doc
for future editing.)??

Tried a lot of boxes under Tools/Options, but can't seem to find the right
one.

Thanks all

Dave
 
You can clear the check box for "Make hidden markup visible when opening or
saving," but there's a reason it's on the Security tab of Tools | Options.
Also, some users report that clearing this box does not make Word open in
Final view.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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Well, um, er, ah - maybe I better ask why it's on the Security tab before I
do anything rash.
Dave
 
It's there to protect you from yourself--to save you the embarrassment (or
even legal liability) of inadvertently sending out a document containing
comments or tracked changes. This setting is a response to indignation from
some highly placed government agencies (and many others) when they found
that mischief makers (or anyone with any sense) could view their innermost
thoughts, which they had not removed by accepting all changes and deleting
all comments before sending documents out as email attachments or posting
them online.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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Oh!
Dave

Suzanne S. Barnhill said:
It's there to protect you from yourself--to save you the embarrassment (or
even legal liability) of inadvertently sending out a document containing
comments or tracked changes. This setting is a response to indignation
from
some highly placed government agencies (and many others) when they found
that mischief makers (or anyone with any sense) could view their innermost
thoughts, which they had not removed by accepting all changes and deleting
all comments before sending documents out as email attachments or posting
them online.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup
so
all may benefit.
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