Change document author

1. Select the File tab and choose Info.

2. Select Properties and choose Advanced Properties.

3. On the Summary tab, delete the current name in the Author box, enter a new name, and select OK.

Note: To change the display name for comments and revisions, see Change user name.

1. On the File menu, select Properties.

2. On the Summary tab, type a new name in the Author field, and select OK.

Changing the document author isn't currently possible in Word for the web. You can, however, change document authors in the Word desktop app.

• To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select Editing > Open in Desktop App.

  

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