Google Docs provides a review panel for all suggested edits. Use its previews to understand the possible final wording before applying a broad Accept all or Reject all decision.
Open the suggested-edits review
- Choose Tools > Review suggested edits.
- Use the preview options to view the document with or without the proposed changes.
- Read affected passages and investigate unresolved questions.
- Apply a broad decision only when it is appropriate for the reviewed changes.
A preview helps show the wording without the visual clutter of individual markers. It does not independently establish that each change is correct or approved. These collaborator suggestions are separate from automated spelling and grammar hints.
Review dependencies and exceptions
Check factual corrections, deletions of qualifications, changes to names or quantities, and edits around tables or references. Some suggestions may be acceptable while others need discussion.
Use individual decisions when the set is mixed. A convenient global control should not replace judgment about a proposal that changes the document’s scope or commitments.
Verify the finalized state
After accepting or rejecting, reread the resulting text and check that no contradictory phrasing remains. Review comments separately; resolving suggestions does not necessarily answer every discussion thread.
Inspect the exported PDF or Word file if it is the deliverable. Confirm that the intended final wording is present and that unresolved review material is handled according to the recipient’s expectations. Keep a clear version or approval record where required. A document with no suggestion markers can still contain errors, so final proofreading and source checks remain necessary.
References
Reviewed against the linked official product guidance on November 3, 2026. Features, limits, screen labels, and access can vary by account, platform, region, and organization policy.