Disable Tracking Changes in Word
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The Disable Tracking Changes in Word API turns off change tracking in a Word document. You send the document as Base64 (docContent), docName, and optionally async. The API returns the Word document with tracking disabled, removing the tracked-changes interface. Use the tester below to try it; more details are in the sections that follow.
Try the Disable Tracking Changes in Word API
Endpoint: POST /api/v2/DisableTrackingChangesInWord · Required: api-key, docContent, docName
Use the form below to send your API key and Word document (Base64). The response is the document with tracking changes disabled. No code required—fill the fields and click Send request.
Overview, parameters, and use cases
- Overview
- Parameters
- Use cases
What is Disable Tracking Changes in Word?
This endpoint disables the “track changes” feature in a Word document (.doc, .docx). You provide the document (Base64) and output name; the API returns the document with tracking turned off, removing the tracked-changes interface. Use it after review is complete or when you no longer need to record edits.
Key features
- Track changes off – Disables the track changes feature and removes the tracked changes interface.
- Supported formats – .doc and .docx (Base64).
- Async – Use async for large documents.
Use when you want to finalize a Word document and stop recording changes. Pair with Enable Tracking Changes in Word and Get Tracking Changes in Word for full review workflows.
When to use Disable Tracking Changes in Word
- Finalizing documents – Turn off tracking after review so the document is clean for distribution.
- Stopping revision recording – Disable tracking when you no longer need an edit history.
- Workflow cleanup – Use after accepting or rejecting changes to remove the tracking UI.
For request/response schemas and code samples, see Disable Tracking Changes in Word in the PDF4me API docs.
Prerequisites
Before using this endpoint, make sure you have:
- A valid PDF4me API key (Get your API Key)
- A Word document (.docx or .doc) in Base64 format
Response Format
The API returns a Word document with tracking changes disabled.