WPS Version History on Android FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

When using Version History, users often ask about long-term retention, storage usage, and collaboration impact; this FAQ covers 3 common questions.

FAQ

Can version history be kept for a long time?

  1. Versions that you want to keep can remain available for long-term reference.
  2. It is helpful to name important versions so they are easier to identify later.
  3. If you need a separate long-term archive, save a new file copy for record keeping.

What should I do if version history uses too much storage?

  1. Check whether the file is large or has many older versions.
  2. Clean up older versions for large files first.
  3. Keep milestone versions and delete the rest as needed to reduce storage usage.

Will restoring a version affect other collaborators?

  1. Yes. Restoring a version returns the spreadsheet to the selected earlier state.
  2. Other collaborators will see the restored data after the change takes effect.
  3. Preview the target version first before restoring it.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Version HistoryA record of earlier file states saved at different editing points so you can review or restore them later.
PreviewOpening an earlier version for review without immediately replacing the current file content.
Restore This VersionChanging the current file so the selected historical version becomes the active version again.