Bug 131601 - Track Changes function keeps turning on
Summary: Track Changes function keeps turning on
Status: RESOLVED INSUFFICIENTDATA
Alias: None
Product: LibreOffice
Classification: Unclassified
Component: LibreOffice (show other bugs)
Version:
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6.3.5.2 release
Hardware: All Windows (All)
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Reported: 2020-03-26 13:34 UTC by Debra Smith
Modified: 2020-10-25 04:17 UTC (History)
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Description Debra Smith 2020-03-26 13:34:14 UTC
I posted a bug the other day about the fact that, often, when I am using the LibreOffice writer, my words start appearing in orange strikethrough lettering.  I can't delete it, either.

A person named Michael wrote that it wasn't a bug but that my Track Changes feature was on.  He wrote that I needed to disable it not just hide it.

WHAT?   I did actually go and turn the Track Changes off, but it keeps coming back on.  I'm not pressing Ctrl-Shift-C either.

What does "disable" Track Changes mean versus "hide" Track Changes.  I see neither of those options in the menu.

Why is this?  Why does Track Changes keep turning itself back on?


Also, another thing that happens that never happened to me when I used Microsoft Office is that I find all these errors, extra little words and typos in my text.  

I'm wondering if someone is hacking my software via Libreoffice program.  Isn't this based in Germany?  I lived in Germany for almost 5 years in the 1990s, so I hate to say this, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Germans were behind this.  Or Microsoft people trying to dissuade others from using open source software.

I struggled with a T-mobile (German firm) issue and then finally replaced my sim card in my phone with AT&T. Now I have none of those issues.
Comment 1 Kevin Suo 2020-03-26 15:30:04 UTC
Would you check to see if the following is checked:
Edit > Track Changes > Record.

If yes, please uncheck that option, and restart Writer, then type some text to see if the track changes is still running.
Comment 2 Timur 2020-03-27 06:19:36 UTC
If you are saving as ODT then it's a matter of knowing how to use, using help and documentation and it's not bug and not for here. You should instead look up at ask.libreoffice.org.
If saving as DOCX filetype, then this may be a duplicate of other bug.
Comment 3 QA Administrators 2020-09-24 04:11:13 UTC Comment hidden (obsolete)
Comment 4 QA Administrators 2020-10-25 04:17:12 UTC
Dear Debra Smith,

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Your bug report is being closed as INSUFFICIENTDATA due to inactivity and
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