Use WPS Cloud Records on macOS with 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; start from the How-to Index and follow the steps to view, filter, compare, and restore related records.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. View collaboration records | Free |
| 2 | 2. Filter collaboration records | Free |
| 3 | 3. Use version history to review more detailed differences | Free |
| 4 | 4. Restore earlier content from a related record | Free |
How-to Guide
1. View collaboration records
Entry: File Actions → History → Collaboration Records
- Open the target cloud document.
- Click File Actions in the upper-left area.
- Select History → Collaboration Records.
- Review the collaboration record list in the right-side panel.
- Confirm that each record shows the action time, collaborator avatar and name, action type, and content summary.
Success Criteria
- The collaboration records panel appears on the right side.
- Recent collaboration actions are visible in the list.
- Each record includes time, editor information, and a content summary.
Tips While Using
- This feature works when the document is in collaboration mode.
- Only actions from collaborators with editing permission are recorded.
- Only the latest 1000 records are kept.
2. Filter collaboration records
Entry: Collaboration Records → Filter
- In the collaboration records panel, click Filter.
- Select a time range.
- Select the collaborator you want to review.
- Select an action type such as edit, delete, or insert.
- Review the filtered results.
Success Criteria
- Only records that match the selected conditions remain visible.
- You can narrow the list by time, collaborator, or action type.
- The filtered results help you investigate a specific change more quickly.
Tips While Using
- If you apply too many conditions, the result may be empty.
- Start with a time range, then add more filters step by step.
3. Use version history to review more detailed differences
Entry: File Actions → History
- If the collaboration record summary is not enough, return to the History entry.
- Open the version history list.
- Select the version you want to review.
- Compare the current content with the selected version to confirm the exact change.
Success Criteria
- A previous version is open for review.
- You can confirm more detailed content changes.
- The record summary can be matched with version-level changes.
Tips While Using
- Collaboration records are useful for locating edit clues quickly.
- Use version history together with collaboration records when you need fuller change details.
4. Restore earlier content from a related record
Entry: Collaboration Records panel → View Details → Restore Record
- Find the target record in the collaboration records panel.
- Click View Details.
- Select Restore Record.
- Confirm that the document content returns to the related historical state.
Success Criteria
- The detail view for the target record opens successfully.
- The document returns to the related earlier state after the restore action.
- You can continue editing or review the restored result.
Tips While Using
- Check whether the current content still needs to be kept before restoring.
- If multiple people are editing the document, confirm with collaborators before restoring content.