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On the File tab, select Info.
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Select the Check for Issues box and choose Inspect Document.
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Select which hidden data you'd like to check and select Inspect.
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Any hidden properties will be listed in the results. To remove a property, select Remove All.
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Reinspect the document or close the dialog box.
Word for Mac doesn't have a document inspector. You can, however, view or change properties manually.
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Select the File menu and choose Properties.
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To change properties, select Summary and choose the field next to the property to edit or add to.
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Additional properties can be set by selecting the Custom tab, choosing a property and adding or changing the value. Select Add when done.
To remove a custom property, choose it under Properties on the Custom tab in the Property dialog and select Delete.
Viewing or changing document properties isn't currently possible in Word for the web. You can, however, view or change properties in the Word desktop app.
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To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.
Don't have the desktop app? Try or buy Microsoft 365.
