Use Revision through 4 how-to topics, including turning revision on, showing revisions, and related review actions; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Turn On Revision Mode | Free |
| 2 | 2. Show Revisions | Free |
| 3 | 3. View Revisions in Classic Mode | Free |
| 4 | 4. Turn Off Revision Mode | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Turn On Revision Mode
Entry path: Tools → Review → Start Revision
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Review tab.
- Tap the Start Revision switch.
- Continue editing the document. Later edits will be recorded as revisions.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the Start Revision switch is on.
- Next action available: insertions, deletions, and formatting changes can be kept as revision content.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if you do not open the Review tab first, the revision entry may be hard to find.
- Environment note: local editing does not require a network connection; sign in if you want to sync the document.
2. Show Revisions
Entry path: Tools → Review → Show Revision
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Review tab.
- Turn on the Show Revision switch.
- Tap revision content in the document to view details in the pop-up window.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: revision marks are visible in the document.
- Next action available: you can tap a revision to view its details.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: turning on Start Revision without turning on Show Revision may leave existing marks hidden.
- Environment note: when there are many revisions, browsing on a mobile screen may be less efficient than on a larger display.
3. View Revisions in Classic Mode
Entry path: Tools → Review → View Comments and Revisions in Classic Mode
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Review tab.
- Turn on the View Comments and Revisions in Classic Mode switch.
- View revision content in the pane that appears on the right side of the editing area.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: a revision viewing pane appears on the right side of the editing area.
- Next action available: you can browse current document revisions in a more concentrated view.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: confusing Classic Mode with Show Revision may lead to a different viewing style than expected.
- Environment note: on smaller screens, the side pane is more suitable for quick browsing than long review sessions.
4. Turn Off Revision Mode
Entry path: Tools → Review → Start Revision
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Review tab.
- Turn off the Start Revision switch.
- Continue editing the document. New edits will no longer be recorded as revisions.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the Start Revision switch is off.
- Next action available: you can continue editing normally without adding new revision records.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: after turning revision off, users may still expect new edits to keep revision marks.
- Environment note: previously saved revision marks remain in the document unless they are handled later.