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To enable versioning
- Browse to the document library that you want to configure.
- In the toolbar, on the LIBRARY tab, in the Settings group, choose Library Settings.
- In General Settings, choose Versioning settings.
- In Document Version History, select Create major versions.
How do you access the version history of a file?
Open the file you want to view. Go to File > Info > Version History. Select a version to open it. If you want to restore a previous version you’ve opened, select Restore.
How do you remove the last modified from a Word document?
In the Properties window switch to the Details tab and at the very bottom click the Remove Properties and Personal Information link. Next go to the Origin section and you’ll find the two properties we want to remove: Author and Last saved by which is equal to the Last modified by property in Word.
How to view version history in a list?
Go to the list or library with the item or document for which you want to view history. Next to the document or item you want to view version history, select the down arrow, and then select Version History.
How does versioning work in a list or library?
When versioning is enabled in your list or library, you can store, track, and restore items in a list and files in a library whenever they change. Libraries can track both major versions, such as those in which a new section was added to a document, and minor versions, such as those in which a spelling error was corrected.
How to create a version of a document?
In the Settings group, select Library Settings or List Settings. On the Settings page, select Versioning Settings. Require content approval for submitted items. Create a version each time you edit a file in this document library, either major versions only, or major and minor versions.
Can a library track both major and minor versions of a document?
Libraries can track both major versions, such as those in which a new section was added to a document, and minor versions, such as those in which a spelling error was corrected. Lists can track only major versions. For more information on versioning, see How does versioning work in a SharePoint list or library.