Microsoft Word has several tools that allow users to annotate a document electronically. In this workshop, we will practice using the tools for tracking changes within a document, highlighting text, and adding comments.

At the end of this document are instructions for using the more advanced annotation features, comparing two documents and merging changes from two documents into a single document. Feel free to practice using those tools on your own time with the exercises provided.

Before using the more advanced annotation features of Word, take some time to familiarize yourself with the workspace. As with many software programs, you can customize the workspace view with the tools you use most often. For the purposes of this workshop, we will review the location and purpose of the commonly used tools.

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