What is Version History?

Version history allows you to view, restore, or delete previous versions of a file stored in OneDrive or SharePoint. It’s especially useful in collaborative environments where multiple users edit the same document.

 

Applies To:

  • OneDrive for Business
  • SharePoint Online (Microsoft 365)
  • OneDrive Personal (limited versioning)

 

How to View and Restore File Versions

In OneDrive (Web)

  1. Go to https://atira-my.sharepoint.com and sign in.
  2. Right-click the file → Select Version history.
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  3. A panel will appear showing all saved versions.

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  4. Click the three dots (⋯) next to a version:
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    • View: Open the version in a new tab.
    • Restore: Make it the current version.
    • Delete: Remove that version.

 

In SharePoint (Web)

  1. Navigate to your SharePoint document library.
  2. Click the ellipsis (⋯) next to the file → Select Version history.
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  3. A list of versions will appear with:

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    • Modified date
    • Modified by
    • Size
  4. Click Restore or View as needed.
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Pro Tips

  • Office apps auto-save versions every few minutes when working from OneDrive/SharePoint.
  • Use version history to recover from accidental edits or deletions.
  • Collaborators can’t see deleted versions unless they have permission.
  • Versioning works with all file types, not just Office documents.