How to Compare Two Documents in Word

by | Dec 10, 2014 | Security

Did you know that with Microsoft Word you can compare two documents for differences? If you have two versions of the contract you can easily view and compare the two docs. If you are unaware of this feature, follow this tutorial below and you’ll be able to compare and determine the differences between your documents within minutes.

1. Open Microsoft Word and go to Review > Compare.
Word 2010 1

2. It will open the Compare Document dialog box where you can browse the documents you want to compare. In the Original document field, select the original document and from the Revised document field, select the document in which you made changes.
Word 2010 2

3. Click on More to view more comparison settings and check what data in the documents you want to compare. Check the fields and once you are satisfied, click OK.
Word 2010 3

4. This will open a window that displays the comparison results. It will have a series of columns and panes. The ones to focus on are Compared Document, Original Document and Revised Document.
Word 2010 4

5. In the Compared Document field, the changes between the two documents will be highlighted for you.
Word 2010 5

6. This way you can compare two documents and can find all of the differences.

As CEO of Rekall Technologies, I’ve been helping small business owners simplify their technology since 2011. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how IT becomes frustrating, time-consuming, and a constant distraction from running a business. That experience is what drove me to build Rekall differently. I didn’t want clients adjusting their businesses to fit their IT—I built services that adapt to how real businesses actually operate. My philosophy is simple: technology should be secure, stable, and effectively invisible. When IT is done right, it stays out of the way and gives you the freedom to focus on your clients, your team, and growing your business with confidence.