Balloon commentaries

mauricenash · #1 03-22-2012, 05:47 AM

Hi, can you please tell me when in the review tab the balloon commentaries in Word, how can I change the font of the counting attributes inside the balloons or the attributes themselves for something else, for e.g. [M1] [M2] [M3] etc...
Thanks.

Stefan Blom · #2 03-24-2012, 04:25 PM

Try changing the document defaults (in the Styles pane, click Manage Styles, and then click the Set Defaults tab). After you have done that, you may have to modify one or more of the styles you are using, such as Normal or Body Text.

mauricenash · #3 03-25-2012, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefan Blom

Try changing the document defaults (in the Styles pane, click Manage Styles, and then click the Set Defaults tab). After you have done that, you may have to modify one or more of the styles you are using, such as Normal or Body Text.

Hi this does not show me where I can change the format of the list e.g. [M1], [M2],[M3].. etc..and the font... the answer was very vague, have you tried it yourself? I have been able to change the text inside the ballons when I write something but this was before I posted this question..I need further help, please..

Stefan Blom · #4 03-25-2012, 05:48 AM

Maybe I misunderstood your question. To change the formatting (such as font and size) of the text, changing the defaults is the only way I know.

You can change the initials via a macro:

Code:

Sub ChangeCommentInitials()
Dim c As Comment
For Each c In ActiveDocument.Comments
c.Initial = "M"   'or whichever letter you want
Next c
End Sub

You can't change the actual comment numbers, though, if that's what you are asking.

mauricenash · #5 03-26-2012, 05:13 AM

Thank you, it sounds right but does that mean I have to set up a macro to do that? Isn´t there an option in doing that from the manage styles option? Also is ther a short cut for the ballons themeselves? Thank you for your time in this matter, much appreciated.

Stefan Blom · #6 03-26-2012, 02:41 PM

In order to change the comment initials, for existing comments, you need a macro, yes.

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