You can see changes that have been made to a document in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
Compare earlier versions of a file
Note: To browse a document’s version history, you need permission to edit the document.
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On your computer, open a document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
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At the top, click File
Version history
See version history.
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In the right panel, choose an earlier version. You can find who edited the file and the changes they made in the color next to their name.
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(Optional) To name a version, click More
Name this version.
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You can add up to 40 named versions per drawing, document, or presentation.
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You can add up to 15 named versions per spreadsheet.
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(Optional) To see grouped versions in more detail:
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In the right panel, choose a version, then click Expand detailed versions
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To return to the current version, go to the top left and click Back .
- On your computer, open a spreadsheet at sheets.google.com.
- Right-click a cell
Show edit history.
Note: Some changes might not show up in the edit history. Some examples are:
- Added or deleted rows and columns
- Changes to the cell's format
- Changes made by formulas
Restore an earlier version
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On your computer, open a document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
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At the top, click File
Version history
See version history.
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In the right panel, choose an earlier version.
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At the top, click Restore this version
Restore.
Copy an earlier version
You can make a copy and edit earlier versions of a file.
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On your computer, open a document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
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At the top, click File
Version history
See version history.
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In the right panel, next to the version you want to copy, click More
Make a copy.
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Enter a name for your copy.
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Choose where to save the file.
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To share the file with the same people, click Share it with the same people.
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Click OK.
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.