WPS Document History Versions on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Common questions about Document History Versions usually focus on file scope, restore impact, and updater details; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Does a local file have version history?

  1. Version history is for files that have been uploaded to the cloud.
  2. If the current file is stored only on your local device, you cannot view cloud-style version history for it.
  3. To use version records, save or upload the file to a cloud document first.

Will I lose my current content after restoring a historical version?

  1. Restoring rolls the current document back to the selected historical version.
  2. Before restoring, use Preview to confirm the target version.
  3. If you want to keep the current content as well, use Save As on the historical version instead of restoring it directly.

How can I check who changed the document?

  1. Open the version list.
  2. Review the updater information shown for each version.
  3. Use the version time and content changes together to identify the edit record.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Version HistoryA record of earlier document states saved at different points in time.
PreviewA way to review a historical version without replacing the current document immediately.
Restore to This VersionAn action that rolls the current document back to the selected historical version.
Save AsAn action that saves a historical version as a separate new file.
UpdaterThe user associated with a recorded historical version update.