This page brings together help with the Word tools used to review draft changes, manage feedback from tutors or supervisors, and remove editorial markup before submission.
If you need step-by-step instructions, use the Microsoft help links below.
Always check your module handbook, assessment brief or dissertation guidance first. If local guidance says something different, follow the local guidance for your module.
These Microsoft help guides show you how to use Track Changes, manage comments, and prepare your document for submission:
These tools are useful when you are:
Track Changes and comments can help you manage drafting more clearly, especially when a document has gone through several rounds of review.
If you are working across several drafts, see Saving, Backups, and File Versions for guidance on keeping your work safe and checking that you are using the right version.
Problems often happen when students do not realise that comments or tracked changes are still visible in the document.
Common examples include:
These problems are easy to miss if you only check the document quickly before submitting.
If you use AI tools to suggest edits or improve wording, always check your assessment guidance first and keep your own ideas and voice central to the work. See Using AI in Your Studies for guidance on using AI responsibly.
Before you submit your work, check that:
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