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Using the
Workspaces
ribbon

Use the
Workspaces
ribbon to lock or comment while editing a
Microsoft Office
file. The Comments button is shown with a red ball if there are comments in the file.
The ability to lock or comment on files is enabled by organizational policy; contact your organization administrator for more information.
To lock a file:
  • Locate the
    Workspaces
    ribbon in the Home tab and click
    Lock File
    . To release the lock, click
    Unlock File
    .
    For more information about locking files, see Locking and unlocking files.
To open the Comments tab:
  • Locate the
    Workspaces
    ribbon in the Home tab and click
    Comments
    .
    For information on working with comments, see Working with comments.