Suggest edits in Google Docs

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You can suggest changes to a document without changing the original text. If the owner approves your suggestions, they replace the original text.

Suggest changes to a file

1. Open a document in the Google Docs app.
2. Tap More .
3. Turn on Suggest changes.
4. Make a suggestion. When you are finished, tap Done .

Accept or reject suggestions

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open a document in the Google Docs app.
2. To see suggestions, tap the highlighted text  View comment.
3. Tap Accept or Reject.

Manage your suggestions

Let others suggest changes

People can suggest edits when you give them permission to comment on or edit your document.

Learn how to share your file.

Import a document with tracked changes

When you convert files between Google Docs editors and Microsoft Office:

• Any tracked changes in Microsoft Office become suggestions in Google Docs editors.
• Any suggestions in Google Docs editors become tracked changes in Microsoft Office.

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