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
    2012-03-20T20:22:40+00:00

    I am also experience the exact same problem...When I am working in Word with Track Changes ON, the view will switch automatically to draft view from any other view. Details of my system: MacBook Pro, VM-Fusion running Windows 7 Pro (64 bit), Office Pro Plus 2010 (14.0.6112.5000)

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-03-21T02:37:40+00:00

    I have Win 7 x 64 SP1, custom components, Office 2010 x64.  No errors codes.  I just have track changes on my document and Endnote X4 open with citations in my document.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-03-26T14:14:34+00:00

    I have the exact same problem with draft view switching on. Additionally, when reading a document in Track Changes mode, the screen will occasionally jump to a different part of the document. I am using a Thinkpad Tablet with Windows 7 Pro and Office 2010 version 14.0.6112.5000 (32-bit).http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.proxy.library.emory.edu/pubmed/21696997

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-03-29T20:00:27+00:00

    Word should NEVER decide to switch views by its own decision just because you go idle. Please patch this Microsoft!

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  5. Anonymous
    2012-04-10T11:55:12+00:00

    I have the exact same problem of being presistently switched to Draft view from the default Print Layout view. But there seems to be a lag time in between ie. it switches to Draft view after a certain time period. Working on the document (not leaving it idle) seem to not prevent the problem. The screen also occasionally jumps to a different part of the document. It's a bit annoying.

    Similarly, I am using Endnote X5, and working while having the Track Changes option on. Please address this bug.

    My system: HP Pavilion dm4. Windows 7 Pro 6.1.7601 SP1. Office 2010 version 14.0.6112.5000 (32-bit).

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