How to Use WPS Version History Backup on Android

Use WPS Version History Backup through 6 how-to topics, including 4 free topics and 2 membership-related topics; choose a topic from the index to manage document history versions step by step.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Access Version History

Entry path: Tap the ≡ icon in the top-right corner → Version History

1. Open a document that has already been saved to WPS Cloud.
2. Tap the ≡ icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select Version History from the list.
4. Tap the Version History button again.
5. View the version history list for the current document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You can see the version history list for the current document.
• Next action available: You can continue with naming, previewing, restoring, saving as, or deleting a selected version.

Tips While Using

• Environment limit: If the file is not saved to WPS Cloud, version history is not available.
• Network note: Loading the version history list usually requires an internet connection.

2. Name a History Version

Entry path: Tap the ≡ icon in the top-right corner → Version History → ... next to a version → Name

1. Open the version history list.
2. Find the version you want to name.
3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
4. Tap Name.
5. Enter a name and tap OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected version shows the new name.
• Next action available: You can identify that version more quickly later.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: A vague name can make later lookup harder, so use a milestone label or date-based name when possible.

3. Preview a History Version

Entry path: Tap the ≡ icon in the top-right corner → Version History → ... next to a version → Preview

1. Open the version history list.
2. Find the version you want to preview.
3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
4. Tap Preview.
5. Review the content of that version.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected historical version opens for viewing.
• Next action available: After checking the content, you can return to the list and continue with other actions.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Preview is for checking content only. If you want to roll back the current file, use Restore instead.

4. Restore a History Version

Entry path: Tap the ≡ icon in the top-right corner → Version History → ... next to a version → Restore to this version

1. Open the version history list.
2. Find the version you want to restore.
3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
4. Tap Restore to this version.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the restore action.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current file returns to the content of the selected historical version.
• Next action available: You can continue editing the restored document.

Tips While Using

• Membership note: Restoring a history version requires membership.
• Common mistake: Preview the version first so you can confirm it before restoring.

5. Save a History Version as a New File

Entry path: Tap the ≡ icon in the top-right corner → Version History → ... next to a version → Save As and Open

1. Open the version history list.
2. Find the version you want to save separately.
3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
4. Tap Save As and Open.
5. Choose a storage path.
6. Save the selected version as a new file and open it.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new file copy is created and opened.
• Next action available: You can continue editing the new file without changing the original file's version chain.

Tips While Using

• Membership note: Saving a history version as a new file requires membership.
• Common mistake: If you want to roll back the current file instead of creating a separate copy, use Restore rather than Save As.

6. Delete a History Version

Entry path: Tap the ≡ icon in the top-right corner → Version History → ... next to a version → Delete Version

1. Open the version history list.
2. Find the version you want to delete.
3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
4. Tap Delete Version.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete deletion.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected history version no longer appears in the list.
• Next action available: You can continue managing other history versions.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Confirm that the version is no longer needed before deleting it.