See earlier versions of a file

Docs saves versions as you work. Open an earlier one to see it, or restore it.

2 steps1 minutesPlans: Free, Personal, Pro, Enterprise

  1. 1

    Open the Review tab

    Then press Version History at the right.

    Open the Review tab
  2. 2

    Pick a version

    Versions are saved every few minutes while you edit. Press one to see it.

    Pick a version

    Use the plus to give the current version a name.

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