# how to see edit history in google slides

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1. [Intro] How to View Edit History in Google Slides
   - body: This guide will walk you through the steps to view the edit history of your Google Slides presentation. Viewing the edit history allows you to see all changes made to the presentation, including who made the changes and when they were made.
   - voiceover: This guide will walk you through the steps to view and restore the edit history of your Google Slides presentation. Follow these instructions to see past versions, changes made, and revert to previous versions if needed.
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1. step_01 [image] - First, open the Google Slides presentation for which you want to view the edit history. 
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   - description: Open Your Google Slides Presentation
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   - voiceover: First, open the Google Slides presentation for which you want to view the edit history.
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2. step_02 [image] - Once your presentation is open, navigate to the top left corner of the screen and click on the 'File' menu. This will display a dropdown menu with a variety of options.
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   - voiceover: Once your presentation is open, navigate to the top left corner of the screen and click on the 'File' menu. This will display a dropdown menu with a variety of options.
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3. step_03 [image] - In the 'File' dropdown menu, hover over or click on 'Version history'. This will expand to show more options related to version control and edit history.
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   - description: Select 'Version history'
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   - voiceover: In the 'File' dropdown menu, hover over or click on 'Version history'. This will expand to show more options related to version control and edit history.
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4. step_04 [image] - From the expanded 'Version history' menu, click on 'See version history'. This will open a panel on the right side of your screen showing the version history of the presentation.
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   - description: Click 'See version history'
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   - voiceover: From the expanded 'Version history' menu, click on 'See version history'. This will open a panel on the right side of your screen showing the version history of the presentation.
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5. step_05 [image] - In the version history panel, view saved versions with timestamps and editor names. Click a version to see changes.
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   - description: Review the Edit History
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   - voiceover: In the version history panel, view saved versions with timestamps and editor names. Click a version to see the changes made.
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6. step_06 [image] - Click the three dots next to a version and select 'Restore this version' to revert your presentation.
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   - description: Restore a Previous Version (Optional)
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   - voiceover: Click the three dots next to a version and select 'Restore this version' to revert your presentation to that specific version.
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7. step_07 [image] - From here you can see the Edits for the slides.
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   - voiceover: From here you can see the edits for the slides.
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9. [Outro] Congrats 
   - body: You now know how to view and navigate the edit history of your Google Slides presentation. If needed, you can also restore previous versions. For more advanced editing or additional features, explore other options available in Google Slides.
   - voiceover: You have now learned how to view and restore the edit history in Google Slides. You can use these steps to monitor changes and manage your presentation versions effectively.
   - audio: https://cdn.layerpath.com/cm6jao3nc0004ju0cgnmqyz10/cm8fwnu820009jm0c23nt0a1e/cm8fwuuk500010cl8fjcj5pn5.mp3
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