Use WPS Version History with 5 how-to topics, including opening the version list, naming a version, previewing a version, restoring a version, and deleting a version; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open Version History | Free |
| 2 | 2. Name a Version | Free |
| 3 | 3. Preview a Version | Free |
| 4 | 4. Restore a Version | Free |
| 5 | 5. Delete a Version | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Open Version History
Entry point: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History
- Open the cloud document you want to review.
- Tap the top-right menu icon.
- Tap Version History in the list.
- Review the version list for the current document.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The version list for the current document is displayed.
- Next actions: You can continue to name, preview, restore, or delete a version.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If you open a local file instead of a cloud document, version data may not be available.
- Environment limits: An internet connection is required, and the file must be uploaded to cloud storage first.
2. Name a Version
Entry point: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History → target version ... → Name
- Open the target document and enter Version History.
- Find the version you want to name in the list.
- Tap the ... icon next to that version.
- Tap Name.
- Enter a name and tap Confirm to finish.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The selected version shows the new name.
- Next actions: You can find that version more quickly by name later.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Make sure you selected the correct version before naming it.
- Environment limits: A usable version record must already exist in the version list.
3. Preview a Version
Entry point: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History → target version ... → Preview
- Open the target document and enter Version History.
- Find the version you want to preview in the list.
- Tap the ... icon next to that version.
- Tap Preview.
- Review the content of that earlier version.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The selected earlier version opens for review.
- Next actions: You can decide whether to restore that version or return to the current one.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Check the version time or name before opening it so you do not preview the wrong version.
- Environment limits: The cloud version content must load normally.
4. Restore a Version
Entry point: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History → target version ... → Restore This Version
- Open the target document and enter Version History.
- Find the version you want to restore in the list.
- Tap the ... icon next to that version.
- Tap Restore This Version.
- Wait for the file to return to the selected earlier state.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The current file content switches to the selected earlier version state.
- Next actions: You can continue editing, saving, or reviewing version history again.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Preview the version first so you can confirm the content before restoring it.
- Environment limits: Restore depends on cloud version records being accessible.
5. Delete a Version
Entry point: Tap the top-right menu icon → Version History → target version ... → Delete Version
- Open the target document and enter Version History.
- Find the version you want to delete in the list.
- Tap the ... icon next to that version.
- Tap Delete Version.
- Complete the deletion.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The deleted version no longer appears in the list.
- Next actions: You can continue organizing other saved versions.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Confirm that the version is no longer needed before deleting it.
- Environment limits: The action must be performed from an available version list.