Checking a Google Doc's History
Every document you create with Google Docs is automatically saved, so you can always look back and review previous versions of your work. To restore a previous version of a document, you'll first need to check its history.
Steps For Checking a Document's History:
- Open the document you want to review and click File in the top menu bar
- Select Version history > See version history from the drop-down menu
- A window will appear showing different versions of your document organized by date. You can click on any version to open it and review it
Restoring a Previous Version:
- When viewing document history, click Restore this version above the version you want to restore
- Your document will go back to the chosen version. You can Rename, Delete or Cancel this action
- If you want to make a copy of the selected version, you can click Restore this version as a new document, which will open a copy of the selected version