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How to copy and paste with track changes in Word?

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By default, when you copy text with tracked changes from one Word document to another, the changes are often removed in the destination document, as shown below. In this guide, you'll learn how to copy and paste content while preserving all track changes in Word.

Copy and paste with track changes in Word

Removal of tracked changes when copying a slice of text with tracked changes from one Word document to another

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Copy and paste with track changes in Word

Please follow the steps below to copy text with tracked changes from one Word document and paste it into another, keeping all tracked changes intact:

  1. Open the source document that contains the text with tracked changes. Temporarily turn off the Track Changes feature by going to "Review" > "Track Changes" > "Track Changes".
    Track Changes option on the ribbon

    Note: After turning off Track Changes, the "Track Changes" button will no longer be highlighted on the "Review" tab.

  2. Select the text you want to copy, then press Ctrl + C to copy it.
  3. Open the target document where you want to paste the text, and also turn off Track Changes by going to "Review" > "Track Changes" > "Track Changes".
    Track Changes option on the ribbon
  4. Place the cursor where you want to paste the text, and press Ctrl + V.
  5. The text will be pasted into the target document with all track changes preserved.
    Text is pasted into the target document with track changes remained

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