Version History
Learn about Version History in WaymakerOS.
Every change to a document is tracked. View the full history, compare versions, and restore a previous version if needed.
Viewing version history
- Open the document
- Click the Settings sidebar
- Click Version History
The version list shows each saved version with:
- Timestamp — when the version was saved
- Author — who made the changes
- Summary — a brief description of what changed
Comparing versions
Click any version in the history list to preview it. The document view switches to show the historical version so you can read through the content as it was at that point in time.
Changes between versions are highlighted:
- Green — text that was added
- Red — text that was removed
Restoring a version
If you need to go back to a previous version:
- Open version history
- Click the version you want to restore
- Click Restore this version
- Confirm the restore
Restoring creates a new version at the top of the history — the current content becomes a version entry, so nothing is ever permanently lost.
Restoring a version doesn't delete the versions after it. Your full history is always preserved.
Auto-save and versioning
Documents auto-save continuously as you type. Version history groups rapid edits into logical checkpoints rather than recording every keystroke. Typically, a new version is created when:
- A meaningful editing session pauses
- A different person starts editing
- You manually trigger a save point
Who can view history
Version history is available to anyone with edit access to the document. View-only users and public link recipients see the current version only.
Next steps
- Sharing & Collaboration — control who can edit your document
- Document Organization — folders and structure
- Introduction to Documents — overview of all features