Document Inspector in Word

Inspect a Document

1. Click the File tab.
   
2. Click Check for Issues.
3. Select Inspect Document.

   The Document Inspector dialog box opens. This lists all of the kinds of hidden data you can find in a document.

   • Comments, versions, and revision marks
   • Document properties and personal information
   • Task pane add-ins
   • Embedded documents
   • Macros, forms, and ActiveX controls
   • Collapsed headings
   • Custom XML data
   • Headers, footers, and watermarks
   • Invisible content
   • Hidden text
     
4. Select which hidden data you want to check for, then click Inspect.
   

   The document is analyzed, and any instances of the selected hidden data are noted.

5. Click the Remove All button next to a category’s results to remove those elements.
6. Click Close when you’re done.
   

The hidden elements are removed from the document, and it's ready for distribution.