See what’s changed in a file
You can see changes that have been made to a document in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
See earlier versions of a file
Note: In Google Docs, text that was added will be highlighted. Text that was deleted will be shown with a strikethrough.
- On your computer, open a document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
- At the top, click File
Version history
See version history.
- In the right panel, click a timestamp to see an earlier version of a file. You can see the people who edited the file, and the changes they made in the color next to their name.
- Optional: To name a version, click More actions
Name this version.
- To see edits in more detail, go to the right panel, choose a version, and click the Arrow
.
To return to the current version, go to the top left and click Back .
Restore an earlier version
You can return to and edit earlier versions of a file.
- On your computer, open a document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
- At the top, click File
Version history
See version history.
- In the right panel, click the timestamp of an earlier version.
- At the top, click Restore this version
Restore.
Unable to see a previous version of your file?
The revisions for your file may occasionally be merged to save storage space.
Note: If you don't have permission to edit a file, you won't be able to see the version history.
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