Updated modernized comments experience for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on iPhone

Hi, Insiders! I am Jessica Hu, a Product Manager on the Apple Ecosystems team. I am excited to share an updated commenting experience on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for iOS on your iPhone!

A modernized comments experience for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on iPhone​

The updated Comments pane experience improves the clarity and usability of mobile commenting by making comment threads easier to find, read, and act on. With a more modern, streamlined user interface, you can more quickly understand what needs your attention, respond quickly, and stay engaged in collaboration as you review your files on the go.

How it works​

Open a Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file on your iPhone. Tap on any comment icon in your file or on the Review tab to access the new Comments pane. In Word and PowerPoint, you can also access Comments through the bottom task bar.

Availability​

The new Comments experience in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for iOS is rolling out to iPhone users running Version 2.106 (Build 26022013).

We will continue rolling out improvements to the commenting experience in the following months, with features like filters, a new drafting sheet, and a new way to add comments from an empty state.

Feedback​

We'd love to hear your thoughts on this new update! Please submit any feedback you might have through the Help & Feedback tool found when you select your user account icon in the top left-hand corner.