When using Review, common questions usually involve unavailable controls, unexpected filter results, and pane layout choices; this section covers 4 common questions.
FAQ
Why is the Review area grayed out or unavailable?
- Check whether the current document is protected.
- Check whether the document format supports the current review-related actions.
- Reopen the document and check the Review tab again.
Why can’t I find the content I want after setting the review time?
- Check whether the start and end review times are set correctly.
- Reopen the Review Pane and view all content before filtering again.
- Click back in the document body to make sure the filter has been applied.
Why is the pane empty after I switch reviewers?
- Confirm that the selected reviewer has revisions or comments in the current document.
- Switch to All Reviewers and check whether content appears.
- If it is still empty, the document may not contain related review records for that reviewer.
How do I choose between the vertical and horizontal review pane?
- On a wide screen, try the vertical review pane first so you can view the document and feedback side by side.
- If you have more vertical screen space, try the horizontal review pane.
- Switch based on your reading habit and document length.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Review Pane | The area used to display document revisions and comments in one place. |
| Reviewer | A person who adds comments or revisions to the document and can be used as a filter condition. |
| Review Time | A filter condition used to limit visible review content to a selected time range. |
| Vertical Review Pane | A review pane layout displayed on the right side of the interface. |
| Horizontal Review Pane | A review pane layout displayed at the bottom of the interface. |