Common questions about Revision usually focus on where to find the switches, how to show revisions, and what gets recorded; this section includes 4 FAQs and 3 glossary terms.
FAQ
Why can’t I see revision marks after editing the document?
- Tap Tools and open the Review tab.
- Make sure Start Revision is turned on.
- If you want to view revision content directly, also turn on Show Comments and Revisions.
- Return to the document and check whether your edits appear as revisions.
Where can I view revision content?
- Tap Tools.
- Open the Review tab.
- Turn on Show Comments and Revisions.
- Tap the revision content in the document to view detailed information in the pop-up window.
Do earlier revision records remain after I turn off Revision?
- Turning off Start Revision only stops later edits from being recorded as new revisions.
- Revision marks that are already saved in the document remain available.
- To view existing revisions more easily, keep Show Comments and Revisions turned on.
Will revision marks disappear on another device?
- Revision marks are saved with the document.
- When you open the same document on another device, you can still view the existing revision content.
- For easier viewing, turn on the revision display option on that device as well.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Revision | A visible record of insertions, deletions, or formatting changes made during document editing. |
| Start Revision | When this option is turned on, later edits are recorded as revisions instead of silently replacing the original content. |
| Show Comments and Revisions | An option that displays revision and review content in the document so you can inspect change details more easily. |