Track changes in Word for a 9th grade. This student was only using a brailler to braille out all work….a very slow process to get it transcribed, then to the teacher, then back to the student. Now, in 2 months the student has moved to completing all work on a computer, emailing to teacher, teacher corrects and sends back.

Virtual lesson-teaching blind student how to use track changes in Word-how teachers correct

Track Changes in Microsoft Word using keyboard shortcuts, and you can adjust for Low Vision and mouse

Activate/Deactivate Track Changes:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + E to toggle Track Changes in WORD on or off.
Navigate Changes:
- Next Change: Press Alt + Shift + N.
- Previous Change: Press Alt + Shift + P.
Accept or Reject Changes:
- Accept Change: Press Alt + Shift + A.
- Reject Change: Press Alt + Shift + R.
Add a Comment:
- Highlight the text and press Ctrl + Alt + M to add a comment.
Access ALL Comments: CTRL + ALT +’

Detailed Steps with Keyboard Shortcuts

Activate/Deactivate Track Changes in WORD:
- Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + E.
- Action: This toggles Track Changes on or off. When activated, Word will start tracking all edits.
Make Edits:
- Insertions: Type normally to add new text. It will appear underlined and in a different color.
- Deletions: Select the text you want to delete and press Delete. The text will show up with a strikethrough.
Navigate Changes:
- Next Change: Press Alt + Shift + N to move to the next tracked change.
- Previous Change: Press Alt + Shift + P to move to the previous tracked change.
Accept or Reject Changes:
- Accept Change: Press Alt + Shift + A to accept the current change.
- Reject Change: Press Alt + Shift + R to reject the current change.
Add a Comment:
- Shortcut: Highlight the text and press Ctrl + Alt + M.
- Action: This will add a comment balloon in the margin where you can type your comment.