Track Changes Show Revision Inline by Default

Question

Is it possible to set Track Changes Markup Option to Show All Changes Inline to a default setting that does not require being set every time a document is opened? (using Word 15.11.2)  Thanks.

Answer 1

Use this macro, which will run automatically every time you open a document:

Sub AutoOpen()

ActiveWindow.View.RevisionsMode = wdInLineRevisions

End Sub

If you don't know how to enable macros, follow these instructions:

To add the macro to your Normal.dotm template

• In your main menu bar, select Tools > Macro > Visual Basic Editor
• You should see a Project box
• In there, select Normal (Normal.dotm)
• In the main menu bar of the Editor, select Insert > Module
• A new window will open
• Paste the above code (from "Sub" to "End Sub")
• You can save your Normal.dotm template now (File > Save Normal.dotm) or Word will prompt you when quitting
• In the main menu, select Close and return to Microsoft Word (or do Command Q)

Answer 2

I created the macro, and can see it in there, but it doesn't work.  Still opens with baloons as the default.

Answer 3

Is it just me, or is it dumb that you need to run a macro rather than being set this as a preference?

Answer 4

Thanks, that did the trick. I use an AutoOpen macro for other things, I should have thought of it.