How do I use SharePoint versioning?

How do I use SharePoint versioning?

Enable and configure versioning in a SharePoint 2016 or SharePoint 2013 list or library

1. Go to the library or list for which you want to enable versioning.
2. On the ribbon, select Library or List.
3. In the Settings group, select Library Settings or List Settings.
4. On the Settings page, select Versioning Settings.

What is SharePoint minor version?

Minor Versions are incremental versions between major versions. For example, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, … 1.100, and so on. You need to have Major versions enabled for minor versions to work. Just like with major versions, you have no control over how often they will be created.

How to check the version of a SharePoint document?

Open the document from SharePoint in Word (you have to open it in Word, not Word Online) Once in Word, click on Review tab, then Compare, then Specific Version. From the next window, choose the version you would like to compare to.

When to enable versioning in Microsoft SharePoint?

If you sort it, version 12 shows up in between version 1 and 2. It is a best practice to enable Versioning in a list at creation and not set a limit of major versions. It takes up very little space, and your end users will thank you for it.

What do you need to know about tagging in SharePoint?

Tagging in SharePoint – Insider Tips You Need to Know. Tagging in SharePoint helps you to easily remember and classify important content on your site. When you use tags in SharePoint sites, you enable users to easily connect with different related information in your website.

How to create major version in SharePoint Online?

Go to List or Library Settings (depending on whether you are configuring versioning for a list or a document library) Choose Create major versions radio button (once again, this is already enabled by default in a document library in SharePoint Online) What are the 2 types of versioning?