How to Change an MS Word File Out of Editing Mode

1. Open your document in Microsoft Word.
2. Click on the 'Review' tab at the top of the window.
3. Click on the drop-down box labeled 'Final Showing Markup' in the 'Tracking' group.
4. Click on 'Final' from the list of options. This shows the final draft, removing the editorial notes and red-line edits.