Common questions about WPS Recent Changes usually involve where to find it, when it is available, and how long records remain visible; this section includes 4 frequent questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Why can't I find the Recent Changes entry?
- Confirm that the current file is a collaborative spreadsheet.
- Check whether the spreadsheet is in collaboration mode.
- Look for Recent Changes under both the Collaboration tab and the File menu.
- If it still does not appear, update WPS Office and try again.
Is Recent Changes available only in collaboration mode?
- Yes. This feature is used to review online edit records in collaborative spreadsheets.
- If the current file is not in collaboration mode, the related change history may not be available.
- For local-file history, use other file-history or version-management methods as needed.
Why can't I see older change records?
- Recent Changes focuses on records within supported recent time ranges.
- Change records are kept for a limited time, so older records may no longer be shown.
- If you need a broader history view, combine this feature with collaboration records or version-management methods.
Why should I select a cell before viewing Cell Recent Changes?
- Selecting the target cell helps define the review scope more accurately.
- Without selecting the target cell first, the review may default to a broader worksheet or current-area scope.
- For critical data checks, select the exact target cell or range before opening the feature.
Glossary
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Collaboration mode | A multi-user online editing state for spreadsheets. Recent Changes depends on this mode to record edits. |
| History | The spreadsheet history entry used to access review-related functions such as Recent Changes. |
| Cell Recent Changes | The recent edit records shown for a selected cell. |
| Auto Replay | A feature that replays worksheet operations in sequence to help you understand the order of changes. |