How to Use WPS Version History on Windows

Use Version History with 2 how-to topics, both available without membership, to review and manage historical versions from the index below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. View version history

Entry: File Operations → History → Version History

1. Open the multi-dimensional table.
2. Click the File Operations tab at the top left.
3. Click History and then Version History.
4. Review the version list in the right-side panel.
5. Check the version time, editor, and version notes for each record.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The version history panel appears on the right side.
• Next action available: You can select a version for preview, restore, or other management actions.

Tips While Using

• Environment note: An internet connection is needed when version records are stored in the cloud.
• Common mistake: If you do not open the History menu first, the Version History entry may not appear.

2. Use version actions

Entry: Version History panel → More

1. Open the Version History panel.
2. Click More next to the target version.
3. Choose the action you need: Preview, Rename, Restore This Version, Save As, or Delete Version.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the action.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected action is applied in the version panel or file state.
• Next action available: You can continue reviewing other versions or return to editing the current file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Restore This Version changes the document back to the selected historical state.
• Environment note: Historical versions use cloud storage space, and larger files may use more space.