Learn how to replace existing and future user names connected to all Track Changes comments and edits with the default label Author. **Note that this process will also remove time stamps (time and date) from comments and edits.

This tutorial was created in Word 2016; however, the steps are the same for Word 2019 and Word for Microsoft 365 and similar for Word 2013 and Word 2010.

Corresponding Blog Post
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https://erinwrightwriting.com/how-to-remove-user-names-from-existing-track-changes-in-microsoft-word/

Related Resources
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How to Change Your User Name for Track Changes Microsoft Word
https://youtu.be/2FAPpQaCTYg

How to Use Track Changes and Comments in Microsoft Word (Updated)
https://youtu.be/1-gby_qDsHo

How to Remove Names from Existing Track Changes in Word for Mac
https://youtu.be/9e4ZMjjHGhM

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