WPS Collaboration History on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

When using Collaboration History, common questions usually involve record scope, deletion limits, and locating or restoring content; this FAQ covers 4 frequent questions and practical answers.

FAQ

What actions are recorded in Collaboration History?

  1. Collaboration History shows relevant collaborator actions in the spreadsheet.
  2. Common records include added content, deleted content, format changes, and comments.
  3. You can review the editor, action type, and action time in the record list.

Can Collaboration History records be deleted?

  1. Collaboration History records are saved automatically by the system.
  2. Individual records cannot currently be deleted manually.
  3. If you want to reduce noise, use filters to focus on the records you need.

Does Collaboration History support long-term retention?

  1. Collaboration History keeps a limited number of records.
  2. It should not be treated as the only long-term archive method.
  3. For important milestones, combine it with version history management or save important versions separately.

Why can’t I locate content after clicking a collaboration record?

  1. First, check whether the content related to that record still exists in the current spreadsheet.
  2. If the content was deleted or changed heavily later, direct locating may not be available.
  3. In that case, review related version history to check the content changes from that stage.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Collaboration HistoryA record list that shows collaborator activity, usually including editor, action type, and time.
FilterA tool used to narrow records by editor, action type, or time range.
Content RestoreThe action of restoring related content to the current spreadsheet from a collaboration record.
HistoryAn entry related to file changes that can be used to open collaboration records or other historical information.