When using Revision, the most common questions fall into 3 areas: finding the entry, understanding display modes, and viewing revisions across devices; this section answers 4 common questions.
FAQ
Why did I edit the document but not see any revision marks?
- Confirm that Start Revision is turned on in Tools → Review.
- Confirm that Show Revision is also turned on, or existing revisions may stay hidden.
- Return to the document, make a small edit, and check whether the new content appears as a revision.
What is the difference between Show Revisions and Classic Mode?
- Show Revisions displays revision marks directly in the document and lets you tap them for details.
- Classic Mode opens a pane on the right side of the editing area for more concentrated browsing.
- If the document contains many revisions, Classic Mode may be more convenient for review.
Will revision marks disappear when I switch devices?
- Revision marks are saved with the document.
- When you open the same document on another device, you can continue viewing those revisions.
- If you need to handle many revisions, a PC may be more comfortable for continued review.
Why is a PC more suitable for handling many revisions?
- When a document contains many revisions, a mobile screen shows less information at one time.
- A PC is usually more comfortable for long review sessions, comparison, and concentrated revision handling.
- You can do quick checks or temporary edits on Android first, then continue detailed review on a PC.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Revision | A recorded document change, including insertions, deletions, formatting changes, and similar edits. |
| Show Revision | A viewing method that displays revision marks in the document so you can locate changes directly. |
| Classic Mode | A viewing method that shows revision content in a side pane for more concentrated browsing. |
| Review | The process of checking, verifying, and handling document changes. |