How to Permanently Turn Off Track Formatting Changes

1. Navigate to the 'Review' tab along Word's top toolbar. This will allow you to view the 'Tracking' and 'Changes' group.
2. Click the arrow in the 'Show Markup' drop down menu in the 'Tracking' group.
3. Place a mark next to the 'Formatting' box if this box is not already marked.
4. Click the 'Accept' button in the 'Changes' group.
5. Select 'Accept All Changes in Document' from the 'Accept' options. This will accept all the changes and remove the format tracking marks in your document.
6. Save the changes to your document.