Formatly's tracked changes feature is one of its most powerful capabilities. Concerned about letting an automated engine format your paper? This transparency eliminates the dread of losing control over your hard work, giving you full review authority over the final result.

How Tracked Changes Work

When Formatly processes your document, it uses Microsoft Word's native Track Changes feature to mark every modification. You receive a .docx file with all changes visible, just as if a human editor had made them.

What Gets Tracked

• Margin and spacing adjustments.
• Font and size changes.
• Heading hierarchy corrections.
• Citation format modifications.
• Reference list formatting.
• Title page restructuring.
• Page number and header additions.
• Block quote formatting changes.

Reviewing Changes in Word

1. Open your formatted document in Microsoft Word.
2. Go to the Review tab.
3. Use "Next" and "Previous" to navigate changes.
4. Accept or reject individual changes.
5. Accept all changes when you are satisfied.
6. Save the final document.

Reviewing in Google Docs

1. Upload your formatted document to Google Drive.
2. Open with Google Docs.
3. Changes will appear as suggested edits.
4. Review and accept/reject as needed.

Learning from Tracked Changes

Formatly's tracked changes are not just about getting a correct paper — they are a learning tool. By reviewing what was corrected, you learn the formatting rules more effectively than reading a style guide.

Compare the original and corrected versions, note recurring corrections, and apply what you learn to your next draft.

Full Control

You never lose control of your document. Every correction is suggested, not silently applied. You can accept all changes, reject specific ones, or make additional adjustments after Formatly processes your document.

Maintain complete authorship control. Try Formatly today to upload your document and see every correction tracked in real time.