How to Add Comments in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is one of the most popular word processing programs, so it is important to know how to add comments on it. This allows you to provide feedback to other readers or remind yourself of something without altering the rest of the document. In this article, we will show you how to add comments in Word, focusing on multiple Word versions.

How to Add Comments in Word 2016 in 7 Easy Steps

Use these steps to add a comment if you have the latest version of Word on your computer.

1. Open the document you would like to comment on in Word.
2. Highlight or select the text that you want to comment on.
3. Click the “Review” tab located on the right side of the horizontal menu bar at the top of the page.
4. Go to the “Comments” group.
5. Click on the “New Comment” icon that looks like a page with a small star.
6. Write whatever comment you would like to make.
7. Hit the enter key or close the comment box to finish your comment.

How to Add Comments in Word 2013 or Earlier in 6 Easy Steps

You can comment on Word documents in early versions of Microsoft Word with this guide:

1. Double click on the name of the file you want to comment on in order to open it.
2. Use the left click to select the portion of text that requires a comment.
3. Select the “Review” option in the upper menu bar.
4. Find the “Comments” group in the Review bar and click on “New Comment.” This will open up a bubble on the right side of the page.
5. Type the desired comment in the bubble.
6. Click main text area or hit your escape key to save the comment and exit the balloon.

These steps allow you to write comments in Word that will not be a part of the main document. To find out more about how comments work in Word, contact the customer service team by filling out their online support form.