create a column on right of document for explanation purpose

[Joyrider]

Hi,

I am trying to create a words document whereby there is a coloumn on the
right hand side of document for me to do explanation on what the details on
the document is about. Something like a comment link, but no a link. Is just
a column where i can type in the explanation details. It can only be view on
computer screen. When i printout the document, this explanation comment will
not be shown.
Pls help if any of you guys know how to do so.

Thanks

 

[grammatim]

Why not use the "Comment" function of Track Changes, on the Reviewing
toolbar? You can show or hide the balloons, and you can print the
document "without markup" (that is, in the Print dialog choose
Document under What to Print? and not Document with Markup).

 

[Joyrider]

Well, is there any other way to do so other then using the balloons comment
function, as I need to create something like a proposal for my customer.
Using too many balloons comment could be quite messy.

 

[grammatim]

So you _do_ want your customer to see these comments?

You could do them in Text Boxes placed out in the margin -- but then
you can't print without them showing. (Unless you first format them as
Hidden.)