These FAQs focus on permissions, restore results, and long-term version keeping, covering 3 common questions for Android users.
FAQ
Who can view a document’s version history?
- Only users with editing permission for the document can view its version history.
- If your account can only view the document and cannot edit it, the Version History entry may be unavailable.
- Check the sharing permission settings if you need access to version history.
What happens after I restore a historical version?
- The document returns to the content state of the selected historical version.
- The current content is replaced by that selected version.
- If you still need the current content, back it up first or save the historical version as a new file before restoring.
Is version history suitable for long-term keeping?
- Version history is useful for reviewing and restoring earlier editing states.
- For important versions that you want to identify later, rename them manually.
- If you need an independent copy, use Save as to create a new file.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Version history | A record of earlier document states saved at different editing times for review and recovery. |
| Restore this version | An action that rolls the current document back to the selected historical version. |
| Save as | An action that saves a historical version as a separate new file instead of overwriting the current document. |