WPS Record Activity on Windows FAQ

When using Record Activity, the most common questions are about retention time, deleted records, and the difference between record activity and version history; this FAQ covers 3 common questions.

FAQ

How long is record activity retained?

1. Each record shows up to the most recent 14 days of edit history.
2. Activity older than 14 days is no longer shown in the Record Activity panel.
3. If you need long-term retention for important changes, review or archive the information in your own workflow in time.

Can I view the activity of a deleted record?

1. You cannot continue viewing the detailed activity of a deleted record.
2. The delete action itself is recorded in collaboration records.
3. If you need to confirm field changes before deletion, review the record activity before the record is removed.

What is the difference between record activity and version history?

1. Record activity shows field-level change details for one record.
2. Version history shows the full state of the file at a specific point in time.
3. If you need to confirm who changed which field in one record, use Record Activity first. If you need to review the historical state of the whole file, use version history.

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