"Change tracking" refers to the process of documenting and tracking changes made to a document or file. This includes recording edits, additions, deletions, or other modifications to track the document's evolution over time and ensure traceability.
Typical functions of software in the field of "change tracking" include:
Automatic change capture: The software automatically captures any changes made to a document and records them.
Display of changes: The ability to visualize the changes made in the document, such as highlighting modified text passages or displaying comments on the changes.
Versioning: The software stores different versions of the document and allows users to switch between different versions to review or restore previous changes.
Commenting functionality: The ability for users to add comments or annotations to the changes made to explain the reasons or context of the changes.
Permission control: The ability to control access to the change tracking features and manage permissions for editing or viewing changes.