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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.
Delete minor versions of files in SharePoint in Microsoft 365
- Go to the list or library for which you want to delete a previous version.
- Right click on the space between the document name and date, and from the menu, select Version History.
- In the Version History dialog, select Delete Minor Versions.
Why can’t I see version history in Word?
Open the file you want to view. Go to File > History. Note: If you don’t see History on your navigation pane it’s possible that you actually have a subscription version of Office. Select the Info button on the navigation pane and see if you can access Version History there.
Restore a previous version in SharePoint Open the list or library from the Quick Launch bar. Right click on the space between the item or document name and date, and then click Version History from the menu. In the Version History dialog, hover next to the version you want and click the down arrow on the right side to get a list of options.
In SharePoint, you can enable open document in applications by configuring an option in document library settings. Navigate to the Library >> Click on “Library Settings” from the Ribbon. Under General Settings, Click on “Advanced Settings” link. Under “Opening Documents in the Browser”, choose “Open in the client application”.
How do I update a document in SharePoint?
In Sharepoint ribbon, select ‘Upload Document’ making sure that ‘Overwrite existing files’ is checked. Select updated file on local filesystem. Doc will be updated as long as filenames match.
Document Library – A place for strong documents or other files that you want to share.