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What do release numbers mean?
version number
A version number is a unique number or set of numbers assigned to a specific release of a software program, file, firmware, device driver, or even hardware. Typically, as updates and entirely new editions of a program or driver are released, the version number will increase.
How do I label a version of documents?
Best Practices for File Versioning
- Include a version number at the end of the file name such as v1, v2, or v1. 2, etc.
- Include information about the status of the file, such as “draft” or “final.
- Include information about changes that were made, such as “original” or “cropped”.
What’s the difference between major version and minor version?
The leftmost number (1) is called the major version. The middle number (2) is called the minor version. The rightmost number (3) is called the revision but it may also be referred to as a “point release” or “subminor version”. When you want to know if a version is newer than a different version you have to start reading from left to right:
What are the names of the version numbers?
Version numbers usually consist of three numbers separated by dots. For example: 1.2.3 These numbers have names. The leftmost number (1) is called the major version. The middle number (2) is called the minor version.
When do the version numbers of software change?
Minor version numbers change when a new, minor feature is introduced or when a set of smaller features is rolled out. Patch numbers change when a new build of the software is released to customers. This is normally for small bug-fixes or the like.
Which is the major version of Microsoft Docs?
Libraries can have both Major versions, which are represented with whole numbers (12.0), and Minor versions, which are represented with decimal numbers (12.3). If your library is configured to use Check In/Check Out, each change performed by a user with a checked-out document will create a minor version.