Will correcting metadata affect tracked changes or comments in the Word document?

No. Deliteful only modifies the core properties metadata. Tracked changes, comments, and all document content remain intact.

What metadata fields can a paralegal correct using this tool?

You can update title, author, subject, category, keywords, and comments — the six standard Word core properties. Custom properties are not modified.

Can I apply the same metadata corrections to a batch of Word documents at once?

Yes. Upload multiple DOCX files and the values you enter are applied to all of them in one session.

Is this tool safe to use with confidential legal documents?

Files are processed server-side and returned for download. Uploaded files are retained for a limited period depending on your plan before being deleted from our servers.

Fix Word Document Metadata Before Filing or Disclosure

Paralegals preparing documents for court filing or client disclosure frequently inherit Word files with incorrect or sensitive metadata — wrong author names, prior matter keywords, or internal subject lines. Deliteful's DOCX Metadata Editor lets you correct those fields in bulk before the file leaves your hands.

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Metadata errors in filed documents are a real risk. A Word file bearing the name of a departed associate or flagged with a competitor's matter keywords can raise questions during e-discovery or client review. Paralegals are often the last line of defense before documents go out, but manually checking File > Properties on dozens of documents is not a sustainable workflow.

With Deliteful, you upload the files, fill in the corrected metadata fields once, and every document is updated in a single pass. Only the fields you provide are changed — the document text, formatting, and tracked changes remain exactly as they were. The corrected DOCX files download immediately.

How it works

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Upload DOCX files for correction
Select one or more Word documents that need metadata cleanup.
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Enter corrected field values
Provide the accurate author, title, subject, category, keywords, or comments — leave fields blank to preserve them.
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Download corrected files
Deliteful returns each updated DOCX file ready for filing or delivery.

Frequently asked questions

Will correcting metadata affect tracked changes or comments in the Word document?: No. Deliteful only modifies the core properties metadata. Tracked changes, comments, and all document content remain intact.
What metadata fields can a paralegal correct using this tool?: You can update title, author, subject, category, keywords, and comments — the six standard Word core properties. Custom properties are not modified.
Can I apply the same metadata corrections to a batch of Word documents at once?: Yes. Upload multiple DOCX files and the values you enter are applied to all of them in one session.
Is this tool safe to use with confidential legal documents?: Files are processed server-side and returned for download. Uploaded files are retained for a limited period depending on your plan before being deleted from our servers.

Create your free Deliteful account with Google and start correcting Word metadata before your next filing deadline.