Common questions about Version History focus on storage usage, restore impact, and long-term retention; this section includes 3 frequent questions and a short glossary.
FAQ
Does version history use storage space?
- Yes. Historical versions use cloud storage space.
- Larger files can take more space across saved versions.
- To free up space, review and delete versions you no longer need.
Will restoring a historical version remove my current content?
- Restoring a version rolls the file back to the selected historical state.
- The current content is replaced, so check whether your latest edits need to be kept first.
- If you want to keep both states, use Save As on the historical version before restoring.
Can I keep historical versions for a long time?
- Yes, historical version records can be kept.
- For important checkpoints, rename the version so it is easier to identify later.
- You can also save a historical version as a new file for separate long-term retention.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Version history | A record of earlier file states saved at different times for review and recovery. |
| Version notes | Information attached to a saved version that helps identify its purpose or change context. |
| Restore this version | An action that replaces the current file content with the selected historical version. |