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Summary
Version control in OneDrive allows you to view, restore, and manage previous versions of your files. This feature helps recover from accidental edits, overwrites, or deletions.
Prerequisites
- A UTHSC OneDrive account
- Access to the OneDrive web interface
- The file must have at least one previous version saved
Instructions
View or Restore a Previous Version
- Go to https://o365.uthsc.edu and sign in with your UTHSC credentials.
- Click the OneDrive icon.
- Locate the file you want to review.
- Right-click the file and select Version history.
- A panel will open showing all available versions.
- To preview a version, click the date/time link.
- To restore a version, click the ellipsis (...) next to the version and select Restore.
- The restored version becomes the current version, but previous versions remain available.
Delete a Version
- Open Version history for the file.
- Click the ellipsis (...) next to the version you want to remove.
- Select Delete.
- Confirm the deletion.
Note: You cannot delete the current version.
Troubleshooting
- Version history is missing: The file may have been moved or replaced instead of edited, or it may not have synced to OneDrive.
- Restore option is unavailable: You may be viewing the current version, or the file type may not support versioning.
- File not updating: Check OneDrive sync status and ensure you are connected to the internet.
Additional Notes
- Version history works for most file types, including Office documents, PDFs, and images.
- OneDrive retains versions for as long as the file exists unless manually deleted.
- Restoring a version creates a new current version without deleting older versions.
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