WPS Collaboration History on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

When using Collaboration History, common questions usually involve record scope, deletion limits, retention, and failed locating; this section covers 4 frequent questions.

FAQ

What actions are recorded in Collaboration History?

  1. Collaboration History records actions related to multi-person collaboration.
  2. Common examples include adding content, deleting content, changing formatting, and adding comments.
  3. Open the Collaboration History panel to review the editor, action type, and action time directly.

Can I delete a collaboration record?

  1. Collaboration records are saved automatically by the system.
  2. Individual records cannot be deleted manually.
  3. If you need to preserve important results for a longer time, save a separate version or keep a copy of key content.

Is Collaboration History kept permanently?

  1. Collaboration History has a retention limit on the number of records.
  2. Records are not kept without limit.
  3. If you need long-term retention, save the required version separately or manage important historical versions on your own.

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

  1. First confirm whether the related content still exists in the current spreadsheet.
  2. If the content has already been deleted, direct locating may not be available.
  3. In that case, review version history and restore the file to a version closer to that action if needed.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Collaboration HistoryA history list that records the editor, action type, and action time during multi-person collaboration.
HistoryA set of entries used to review past changes in a file or collaboration process.
Content RestoreThe action that restores related content from a selected history record back into the current spreadsheet.
FilterA tool used to narrow the record list by person, action type, or time range.