How to Stop Microsoft Word from Calling You "Author" in Track Changes

Learn two ways to stop Microsoft Word from calling you "Author" in Track Changes (Comments and Edits) and start using your username instead.

These steps apply to Word for Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010.

Chapters:
00:00 Presentation
1:31 Basic method to prevent Word from using "Author"
2:21 Advanced method to prevent Word from using “Author”

Companion blog post/transcript to this video

How to Stop Microsoft Word from Calling You "Author" in Track Changes
https://erinwrightwriting.com/how-to-stop-microsoft-word-from-calling-you-author-in-track-changes/

Videos and blog posts mentioned in this video

How to Change Your Username to Track Changes in Microsoft Word (Video)
https://youtu.be/2FAPpQaCTYg

How to Remove Existing Change Tracking Usernames in Microsoft Word (Video)
https://youtu.be/9UqdhsTE8qE

Related information

How to use Microsoft Word (reading list)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v2FAPpQaCTYg&listPLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

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

Please visit my blog at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow advice on writing, editing, and documentation software.

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