Word keeps randomly switching to draft view when I have track changes on.

Anonymous
2012-03-13T15:32:00+00:00

In Word 2010, if I am editing a document with Track Changes on in Print Layout view, it will randomly switch to Draft view, opening the comments pane (instead of having comments bubbles in Print Layout view). This is an annoying bug since I prefer the arrangement of information in Print Layout view compared to Draft view. Is there a way to prevent this automatic switching while still having Track Changes on?

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-11-22T05:53:25+00:00

    This sounds right to me. I have been using Office 2010 and EndNote X6 with no problem for three months. I started collaborating with a team and tracking changes and now have the same problem. I have had an even better one though. I ran the Compare/Combine to create a new document. Word hangs after I add one or citations. EndNote throws an error with a message about the client software server not responding. 

    I found that by Accepting All Changes the problem of Word hanging goes away. Now I just have the same Printout to Draft view problem.

    I don't know who is at fault. Is it like putting bad window tint on a good car, or is it like buying a bike with rims that are 2 mm to big so you can't put standard tires on them?

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  2. Stefan Blom 352.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2012-10-12T16:18:18+00:00

    Well, thanks for that tip. I'm convinced it will help many people having this issue.

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  3. Stefan Blom 352.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2012-10-12T13:01:49+00:00

    If you run Word in Safe mode for a while (for troubleshooting purposes), do you still see the problem?

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-10-12T06:00:42+00:00

    Any new fixes?

    Only if the manufacturer of the problem Add-In(s) has fixed them.

    Endnote works fine has done for some time. it is not problematic, nor is its add in, that is a red herring. The problem of switching is recent started last night after downloading copy of document worke on by colleagues in the states.

    what is the next solution? disabling add ins did not work, problem still occurs and is maddening.

    please help as it switches back every couple of minutes or so.

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  5. Charles Kenyon 170.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2012-08-15T19:39:03+00:00

    Any new fixes?

    Only if the manufacturer of the problem Add-In(s) has fixed them.

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