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FREE DOCX SHARING CHECK

Check a Word File Before Sending

Scan a Word document locally for common sharing risks.

Processed locally in your browserYour original stays unchanged. The file and filename are not uploaded for a standard scan.

Private scan workspace

Check a file before it leaves your hands.

Start with 2 free checks — no account needed.Original stays unchanged.

Processed locally
⌁ Your original stays on this device◌ No account needed for a free check

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SUPPORTED COVERAGE

What can be detected

  • Comments
  • Tracked changes
  • Metadata

ONE LOCAL WORKSPACE

How it works

  1. SelectChoose a supported file from this device.
  2. UnderstandReview the evidence and the stated scan limits.
  3. CleanCreate a separate copy with only supported items removed.
  4. RescanCheck the latest copy again and review anything left unchanged.

HONEST BOUNDARIES

What CheckBefore does not do

    Remove Word CommentsCheck a Word document for comments before you share it.Check Word Tracked ChangesDetect tracked changes in a Word document before sending it.Check and Remove Metadata from a Word DocumentCheck a DOCX locally for author, last editor, document properties, comments, tracked changes, hidden text, links, and embedded content before sharing.Remove Author Metadata from a Word DocumentFind supported Word author, last editor, company, manager, template, and custom document properties locally before sharing a DOCX file.

    See all supported file checks on the CheckBefore homepage

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