Thankfully, Microsoft is taking another step towards closing the gap, with the addition of review mode sharing.

Word documents can already be shared with others in one of two modes: view-only and editing mode.

If someone receives a document with review permission, it will automatically open in Word’s review mode.

Review mode in Word Online screenshot

Review mode in Word Online

The company also mentioned it only works for documents stored in OneDrive.

“Can review” option in Word Online

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