If this file was owned by someone else originally, they will still be the owner of the file you uploaded. New versions of a file can have a different file name or even file type than the previous version. You can also right-click the file and select Manage versions from the menu. Select the file you want to replace with a new version.If you simply update the spreadsheet and re-upload it to Google Drive, the link you sent to your teammates now directs them to the wrong file.įor files that aren’t Google files (Microsoft Office files, images, etc.), Drive allows you to replace an older version of a file with a new upload, all while retaining its link. You send out a link to your teammates, but after a few days realize you need to make a change to the file. Imagine you’re working on an Excel spreadsheet with a few other people. This can be very useful when auditing the content for notable updates. Here, you see a running log of the file’s history, including what the change was and who made the change. The Details tab opens, where you see a preview of the file as well as some useful data, including file size, owner, and creation date. Select the file or folder you want to view the history of.If you want to see the history of a file or folder, you can view its Activity log. When you have a number of people collaborating on files, it can be helpful to view the activity history and know how to work with versions.
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