Word how to let others can only add comments, but can't modify the document body?


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In the process of collaborating or reviewing Word documents at work, we will send many Word documents to others for review and annotation. Of course, in order to ensure that our body content is accidentally modified, we need to make a small setting for Word. Through this method to set the permission to restrict editing, we can ensure that the original content is not changed, and at the same time, the reviewer can also freely view, annotate, and freely put forward their own suggestions.

So how should we set multiple Doc, Docx format documents can only be annotated, but can not modify the editing mode? This article directly and intuitively tell you a batch of multi-document settings can only be annotated method to help you improve collaboration efficiency and management practices, and I try it!

Word Set to New Comment Mode Effect Preview

after treatment:

image-Word can only comment but not modify. How to set Word to only allow comments,Word to prohibit editing but to comment at will

For Word batch add only comments, can not modify the restrictions on the password operation steps

1. Open 【 HeSoft Doc Batch Tool ], select [Word Tool]-[Word Add Password Protection]].

image-Word can only comment but not modify. How to set Word to only allow comments,Word to prohibit editing but to comment at will

2. Select a method from [Add File] or [Import File from Folder] to add Word documents that only need comments. You can also directly drag the files into the addition below. After confirming that the files are correct, click Next.

image-Word can only comment but not modify. How to set Word to only allow comments,Word to prohibit editing but to comment at will

3. Enter the setting interface, open the [Restrict Editing Password] button, and select [Annotation Only] below. It is also supported to only allow viewing, revising or filling in the data in the form. The password can be filled in optionally. If the password is filled in, others must need the password to modify it. If there is no password, others only need to click Stop Protection to modify it. After setting it, click Next again. Then click Browse to determine where to save the new file.

image-Word can only comment but not modify. How to set Word to only allow comments,Word to prohibit editing but to comment at will

4. After waiting for the processing to be completed, click the red path to open the file to view the Word document that has been restricted from editing!

image-Word can only comment but not modify. How to set Word to only allow comments,Word to prohibit editing but to comment at will

the difference between

Word document set as only annotation and no setting.

Word document

only annotation

when the Word document is set to only annotation mode, users cannot directly modify the body content in the document, but they can comment on the body and put forward their own ideas and suggestions by inserting annotations. This setting is usually used in scenarios where the original text needs to be protected, such as the review of some important or official documents. In the annotation-only mode, the document creator can ensure that the core content is not changed due to misoperation or malicious tampering, and at the same time, users can also provide their own ideas and feedback.

The teacher who consulted the student's paper can make comments and suggestions on it, or send the company's proposal to the customer to ensure that the original text is correct and put forward their own feedback. Finally, in the annotation mode, each user will have a time record and a user nickname when commenting, which is convenient for our subsequent communication and confirmation, and greatly improves the integrity and processing efficiency of the document.

No restrictions on Word documents

word, which does not set up only comments, allows users to modify, delete or retype the original text directly under any circumstances, completely open. It usually occurs at the very beginning of a team project, requiring collaboration and editing by multiple people to facilitate team discussion of records and improve work efficiency. Although the efficiency has improved, it will also be accompanied by risks. If Word is too open, the content will be lost due to operational errors, or the unedited records will make it difficult to trace the responsibility later.

In some formal occasions, openness will make documents questioned and greatly reduce their credibility. All documents that do not add restrictions are not recommended when dealing with more sensitive and formal Word documents. However, if there is simple collaboration between teams, using this mode can greatly improve our work efficiency and enable each team member to add his own ideas.


KeywordWord can only comment but not modify. How to set Word to only allow comments , Word to prohibit editing but to comment at will
Creation Time2025-09-10 09:31:13xuru

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