How to Use WPS Version History Backup on iOS

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Use WPS Version History Backup with 5 how-to topics, including viewing, naming, previewing, restoring, and deleting version history entries on iOS.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. View Version History

Entry: Tap the top-right menu icon > Version History

  1. Open a document that has already been saved to WPS cloud space.
  2. Tap the top-right icon.
  3. Select Version History.
  4. Review the list of saved versions for the current document.

Success Criteria

  • The version history list is displayed.
  • You can continue to name, preview, restore, or delete a version.

Tips While Using

  • The document must be uploaded to WPS cloud space first.
  • Local files that are not saved to the cloud cannot use this feature.

2. Name a Version

Entry: Tap the top-right menu icon > Version History > ... > Name

  1. Open the version history list.
  2. Find the version you want to label.
  3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
  4. Select Name.
  5. Enter the version name and confirm.

Success Criteria

  • The selected version shows the new name.
  • You can identify that version more easily later.

Tips While Using

  • Use a milestone name or date so versions are easier to recognize.

3. Preview a Version

Entry: Tap the top-right menu icon > Version History > ... > Preview

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

Success Criteria

  • The selected version opens for review.
  • You can return and decide whether to restore it.

Tips While Using

  • Previewing first helps avoid restoring the wrong version.

4. Restore a Version

Entry: Tap the top-right menu icon > Version History > ... > Restore 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. Select Restore This Version.
  5. Wait for the document to return to that version.

Success Criteria

  • The current document content changes to the selected earlier version.
  • You can continue editing the restored document.

Tips While Using

  • It is helpful to preview the version before restoring it.

5. Delete a Version

Entry: Tap the top-right menu icon > Version History > ... > Delete Version

  1. Open the version history list.
  2. Find the version you want to remove.
  3. Tap the ... icon next to that version.
  4. Select Delete Version.
  5. Complete the deletion.

Success Criteria

  • The selected version no longer appears in the list.
  • You can continue managing the remaining versions.

Tips While Using

  • Confirm that you no longer need the version before deleting it.