How to Use WPS Version History on Android

Use Version History with 6 how-to topics, including opening the Version History entry and renaming a saved version; choose a topic from the index and follow the menu path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open Version History

Feature entry: Tap the “≡” icon in the upper-right corner → “Backup & Restore” → “Version History”

1. Open a document that has already been saved to WPS Cloud.
2. Tap the “≡” icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Tap “Backup & Restore.”
4. Select “Version History.”
5. Review the saved version list for the current document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The Version History list opens and shows saved records for the current document.
• What you can do next: You can rename, preview, restore, save as a new file, or delete a selected version.

Tips While Using

• Environment limit: The file must be saved to WPS Cloud before this feature is available.
• Network: The version list is loaded from the cloud, so keep the network available.

2. Rename a Version

Feature entry: Tap the “≡” icon → “Backup & Restore” → “Version History” → “...” next to the target version → “Rename”

1. Open the Version History list.
2. Find the version you want to rename.
3. Tap the “...” icon next to that version.
4. Tap “Rename.”
5. Enter a name and tap “OK” to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected version shows the new name.
• What you can do next: You can identify that version more quickly later.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Confirm that you selected the correct version before renaming it.

3. Preview a Version

Feature entry: Tap the “≡” icon → “Backup & Restore” → “Version History” → “...” next to the target version → “Preview”

1. Open the Version History list.
2. Find the version you want to preview.
3. Tap the “...” icon next to that version.
4. Tap “Preview.”
5. Review the content of that saved version.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected saved version opens for review.
• What you can do next: You can decide whether to restore it or save it as a new file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Check the version time or name before opening it.

4. Restore a Version

Feature entry: Tap the “≡” icon → “Backup & Restore” → “Version History” → “...” next to the target version → “Restore to this version”

1. Open the Version History list.
2. Find the version you want to restore.
3. Tap the “...” icon next to that version.
4. Tap “Restore to this version.”
5. Wait for the file to switch back to that version.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current file content changes to the selected saved version.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing, saving, or reviewing other versions.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Preview the version first so you restore the correct content.
• Environment limit: Restore depends on cloud version records.

5. Save a Version as a New File

Feature entry: Tap the “≡” icon → “Backup & Restore” → “Version History” → “...” next to the target version → “Save As & Open”

1. Open the Version History list.
2. Find the version you want to save separately.
3. Tap the “...” icon next to that version.
4. Tap “Save As & Open.”
5. Save that version as a new file and open it.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new file copy opens.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing in the new file without directly replacing the current file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Confirm the selected version before saving it as a new file.

6. Delete a Version

Feature entry: Tap the “≡” icon → “Backup & Restore” → “Version History” → “...” next to the target version → “Delete Version”

1. Open the Version History list.
2. Find the version you want to delete.
3. Tap the “...” icon next to that version.
4. Tap “Delete Version.”
5. Complete the deletion.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected version no longer appears in the list.
• What you can do next: You can continue cleaning up other saved versions.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Confirm that the version is no longer needed before deleting it.