This guide includes 2 how-to topics for Collaboration History, covering how to view collaboration records and how to locate related content; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. View Collaboration History | Free |
| 2 | 2. Locate Related Content | Free |
How-to Guide
1. View Collaboration History
Entry: File → History → Collaboration History
- Open a smart document.
- Click the File tab at the top left of the window (the ☰ icon).
- Click History and then Collaboration History.
- Expand the Collaboration History panel to review existing records.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the Collaboration History panel appears in the side area or related panel area.
- Next action available: you can click a record to review the related activity.
Tips While Using
- Open a smart document first, because a regular local file may not show the same entry.
- You usually need the required document permission to review collaboration records.
- Records are shown in time order, which makes the editing process easier to follow.
2. Locate Related Content
Entry: Collaboration History panel → Select a record
- In the Collaboration History panel, click any collaboration record.
- Check whether the related content still exists in the current document.
- If the content is still present, WPS jumps to that location automatically.
- Review the highlighted content to confirm the exact change location.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the document jumps to the related location and highlights the content.
- Next action available: you can continue reading the surrounding context to review the impact of that change.
Tips While Using
- If the related content has already been deleted from the document, direct location may not work.
- If location fails, review document history and check an earlier version.
- Highlighted location is useful when you need to confirm a specific change in context.