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title: "How to view edit history in Google Docs"
description: "Learn how to view the edit history in Google Docs to track changes, see who made edits, and restore previous versions. Simple step-by-step guide with FAQs."
url: "https://www.clueso.io/tutorials/how-to-view-edit-history-in-google-docs"
updated: "2026-08-31T13:04:21.889Z"
---

# How to view edit history in Google Docs

Learn how to view the edit history in Google Docs to track changes, see who made edits, and restore previous versions. Simple step-by-step guide with FAQs.

In this article, you'll learn how to view the edit history of your Google Doc. This feature allows you to track all changes and edits made to your document over time.

1. Start by navigating to the **File** option in the top toolbar.

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2. From the drop-down menu, hover over **Version History** & Select **See Version History** from the pop-up menu.

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3. On the right-hand side, you'll now see a list of all edits, changes, and stamps, each with its own timestamp.

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That's it! You've successfully accessed the edit history of your Google Doc.

**FAQs**

**1. Can I revert to a previous version of the document?**

Yes, the Version History feature allows you to restore any previous version of the document.

**2. Can I see who made specific edits?**

Yes, if you're working on a shared document, each edit is color-coded to the person who made it.

**3. Is there a way to delete the Version History?**

No, Google Docs automatically saves all versions of a document and there's no way to delete this history.