How to Compare 2 Documents in Word: Step-by-Step Guide

This updated guide explains how to Compare 2 Documents in Word through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

Step 1: click Review ? Compare drop down menu -> choose Compare .

Step 2: Compare Documents dialog box appears -> Select the original text file in the Original Document section -> Select the comparison text file in the Revised Document section -> OK .

Step 3: The text comparison table appears:

The comparative screen consists of 4 parts:

- Part (1): Display the original text.

- Part (2): Display the edited text.

- Part (3): General display of original text and edited text.

- Part (4): Display editing information, editing operations and editors.

We will go into parts 3 and 4.

- Part 3: The edited text is marked with a red marker in the left margin of the text.

- Part 4: Display the details of edited information.

Example

For example: Total number of reviews: 6 revisions.

Correction operation: insert (Insert), delete (Delete). And manipulate any Word, which lines are displayed in detail.

So the comparison is very specific, detailed, the user observes the overall change of the text file.

Alternatively, you can change some options when comparing text by clicking Tracking -> Advanced Options .

The dialog box appears -> select the edited notification line, display color. Finally, click OK to finish.

So Compare utility helps a lot in comparing data to help users make the best choice.