How can I copy a document while keeping its comments?

If you only copy part of the document, comments may not transfer reliably. In Word, selecting the text and pasting with Keep Source Formatting can sometimes bring the comments along, but creating a full copy of the document is the safer option. The exact steps depend on whether you’re using Google Docs, Word, or another program.

Comments are usually stored separately from the document’s main text, so regular copy and paste often leaves them behind. If you’re using Google Docs, go to File > Make a copy, then select the option to copy comments and suggestions. That creates a new document with the comments included while keeping the original intact. In Microsoft Word, use File > Save As and give the duplicate a different name; the comments should remain in the new file.