{"id":189711,"date":"2021-02-26T13:24:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T10:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-delete-version-history-in-google-docs\/"},"modified":"2021-02-26T13:24:07","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T10:24:07","slug":"how-to-delete-version-history-in-google-docs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-version-history-in-google-docs\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Delete Version History in Google Docs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ec20513e9f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ec20513e9f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-version-history-in-google-docs\/#Hide_a_Google_Docs_Documents_Version_History\" >Hide a Google Docs Document\u2019s Version History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-version-history-in-google-docs\/#Delete_a_Google_Docs_Document_Version_History\" >Delete a Google Docs Document Version History<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-version-history-in-google-docs\/#From_a_Google_Drive_Folder\" >From a Google Drive Folder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-version-history-in-google-docs\/#In_the_Google_Docs_Document\" >In the Google Docs Document<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-version-history-in-google-docs\/#Using_the_Version_History_Menu\" >Using the Version History Menu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Delete Version History in Google Docs&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-408813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/google-docs.png\" alt=\"google docs logo\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you make a change to a Google Docs document, a copy of the previous version is saved. This allows you to roll back changes, but if you prefer, you can hide or delete the version history. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hide_a_Google_Docs_Documents_Version_History\"><\/span>Hide a Google Docs Document\u2019s Version History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, it isn\u2019t possible to completely hide the version history from other document editors or contributors without making a copy of the file first. If you want to limit access to the version history without doing this, however, you\u2019ll have to restrict access to view-only mode.<\/p>\n<p>Users with view-only access to a Google Docs document can view the current copy, but can\u2019t see the version history or roll back changes. To switch your document to view-only mode, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/docs.google.com\/\">open your document<\/a> and click the \u201cShare\u201d button in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-Share-Button.png\" alt=\"Press &quot;Share&quot; in a Google Docs document to access share settings.\" width=\"394\" height=\"236\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the sharing settings window, invite another user to view your file by typing their email address into the \u201cAdd People and Groups\u201d box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-Share-Insert-Email-edit.png\" alt=\"Type an email address into the &quot;Add People and Groups&quot; box.\" width=\"650\" height=\"393\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once the email address is inserted, the sharing options box will update.<\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cViewer\u201d from the drop-down menu, type a message to add to the invitation (sent by email to alert the user) into the \u201cMessage\u201d box, then select \u201cSend\u201d to send the invite.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-Share-Email-Options.png\" alt=\"In the Google Docs sharing box, select &quot;Viewer&quot; from the drop-down menu, type an invitation message in the &quot;Message&quot; box, then press &quot;Send&quot; to send the invitation.\" width=\"650\" height=\"430\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, click the \u201cChange to anyone with the link\u201d option. This will give anyone with the document URL access to the document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-Share-Link-Option.png\" alt=\"Press the &quot;Change to anyone with the link&quot; option to set sharing options by document URL access.\" width=\"650\" height=\"393\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To ensure view-only access, select \u201cViewer\u201d from the drop-down menu. To copy the link to your clipboard, select the \u201cCopy Link\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cDone\u201d to save your new settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-Share-Link-Settings.png\" alt=\"Set the link viewer options to &quot;Viewer.&quot; Press &quot;Copy Link&quot; to copy the link, then press &quot;Done&quot; to save the settings.\" width=\"649\" height=\"380\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With view-only access enabled, anyone with the document link (or a direct invitation to view the document) will be able to view the contents of the file, but won\u2019t be able to view the version history.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delete_a_Google_Docs_Document_Version_History\"><\/span>Delete a Google Docs Document Version History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to completely erase the version history of a Google Docs document, you\u2019ll need to make a copy of it. This will remove the previous, saved versions of the file, leaving only the current version available to any viewers and editors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_a_Google_Drive_Folder\"><\/span>From a Google Drive Folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To do this, open the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/\">Google Drive<\/a> folder containing your document. Right-click the document, then select the \u201cMake a Copy\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Drive-Make-File-Copy-Option.png\" alt=\"To copy a file, right-click the file in Google Drive and press the &quot;Make a Copy&quot; option.\" width=\"507\" height=\"541\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A copy of the document (with \u201cCopy Of\u201d added to the filename) will <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear in your document folder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Drive-Copied-Files-Example.png\" alt=\"An example of a copied file in Google Drive.\" width=\"607\" height=\"335\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_the_Google_Docs_Document\"><\/span>In the Google Docs Document<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can also make a copy in your Google Docs document directly. To do this, open the document and select File &gt; Make A Copy to duplicate the document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-File-Make-Copy-Option.png\" alt=\"To make a copy of a Google Docs file, press File &gt; Make a Copy.\" width=\"338\" height=\"296\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cCopy Document\u201d box, provide a new filename and location for the duplicated file.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to copy over comments or suggestions or share the file with the same users as the original, make sure to check the appropriate checkboxes below the \u201cFolder\u201d drop-down menu. When you\u2019re ready, click \u201cOK\u201d to copy the file.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-Copy-Document-Options.png\" alt=\"In the &quot;Copy Document&quot; box, confirm the name, location and share settings of the copied file, and determine whether to duplicate comments and suggestions. Press &quot;OK&quot; to save.\" width=\"385\" height=\"433\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve confirmed your options, a copy of the file will appear in the document folder you selected.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_Version_History_Menu\"><\/span>Using the Version History Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to copy a certain version of a document and delete all other versions, start by opening the Google Docs document. Next, click File &gt; Version History &gt; See Version History to view the version history for your document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-View-Version-History-Option.png\" alt=\"Press File &gt; Version History &gt; See Version History to view the version history of a Google Docs document.\" width=\"649\" height=\"406\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, select the \u201cLast Edit\u201d link, which is visible next to the \u201cHelp\u201d option. This will only be visible for users with \u201cEditor\u201d access to a document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-Version-History-Link.png\" alt=\"Click the &quot;Last Edit&quot; link at the top of a Google Docs document to view the version history.\" width=\"648\" height=\"167\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cVersion History\u201d menu, click the three-dot menu icon next to an entry in the panel on the right-hand side.<\/p>\n<p>From the drop-down menu, select the \u201cMake a Copy\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-Make-Version-Copy-Option.png\" alt=\"To make a copy of a version of a Google Docs document, press the three-dots menu icon next to an entry in the &quot;Version History&quot; menu, then press &quot;Make a Copy&quot; to duplicate that version.\" width=\"497\" height=\"360\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cCopy Version\u201d menu, confirm where you\u2019d like to save the copied file and provide a new file name.<\/p>\n<p>Select the \u201cShare it with the same people\u201d checkbox to share the file with the same users (if you wish to). Click \u201cOK\u201d to make the copy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Google-Docs-Version-Copy-Options.png\" alt=\"In the &quot;Copy Version&quot; box, confirm the name and location of the duplicate, and confirm whether or not you want to share it with the same users as the original. Press &quot;OK&quot; to save and make the copy.\" width=\"385\" height=\"360\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The version of the file you copied will be saved to the folder you selected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>10 Tips and Tricks for Google Docs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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