FAQ

Last updated:July 8, 2026

When using Review, common questions usually involve unavailable entries, filter results, and pane placement; this section includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why is the Review area grayed out or unavailable?

  1. Confirm that the current file is an editable Writer document.
  2. Check whether the document is protected.
  3. Try reopening the file or using a supported document format, then check the Review entries again.

Why can’t I find the content I want after setting a review time?

  1. Check whether the start review time and end review time are set correctly.
  2. After setting the time range, click the document body again so the filter can take effect.
  3. If the expected content still does not appear, widen the time range and try again.

Why does less content appear after I switch the reviewer?

  1. The current view only shows revisions and comments from the selected reviewer.
  2. To restore the full set of content, select All Reviewers again.
  3. If the document has only a small number of reviewers, the filtered result may become much shorter.

Can I place the review pane at the bottom of the window?

  1. Yes.
  2. Open the Review Pane drop-down menu from the Review tab.
  3. Select Horizontal Review Pane to display review content at the bottom.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Review PaneA pane that displays document revisions and comments together. It can appear on the right side or at the bottom of the window.
ReviewerA person who adds revisions or comments to the document and can be used as a filter condition.
Review TimeA time-based filter used to limit the visible review range, including a start review time and end review time.
Vertical Review PaneA review pane layout displayed on the right side of the interface.
Horizontal Review PaneA review pane layout displayed at the bottom of the interface.