Removing the annoying default "Final showing markup" behavior in Word 2007

Are you annoyed by the automatically enabled review comments when you open a Word document? Apparently it is a security feature to make sure you don't send it out with unwanted hidden text. The default is "Final showing markup". Here is how to change it to always open in "Final" review mode in MS Word 2007:

1. With Word open, click on Office button (round button, top left) -> Word Options -> Trust Center -> Trust Center Settings... -> Privacy Options
2. Uncheck the radio button "Make hidden markup visible when opening or saving"
3. Click OK twice to close both windows.

This should do the trick.

Reference: http://www.wordbanter.com/showthread.php?t=109735
Keywords: windows, word, 2007, review mode, track changes