By default, Google Docs saves your version history as you work on a document. This allows you to track the changes you’ve made and return to an earlier version of the document if you need to.
When you share a Google document, others can view its version history, which might reveal changes you’d prefer to keep private. We’ll guide you on how to address this concern.
How to Hide Your Google Docs Version History on Your Phone
There are two ways to hide yourGoogle Docs version history, depending on whether the people accessing your document are viewers or editors.
The first method involves assigning “viewer” permissions. By making people viewers in your Google Docs, you’re able to hide its version history. However, this method is effective only if they won’t be collaborating on the document. To do this:
In the Share & export menu, change the following settings:
And there you go. This should make viewers of your document unable to alter your document or view your version history.
The second way is to make a copy of your document. If you intend to collaborate on a Google document and want to hide the edits, consider sharing a copy instead. Here’s how to do it on a mobile device:
After making a copy, you may share it with collaborators, knowing they won’t see your document’s version history. You can delete the original document or keep it as a reference.
How to Hide Your Google Docs Version History on a Mac or PC
The process for hiding your Google Docs version history is the same across Mac, PC, and mobile devices. you’re able to either set the access level of people to viewer or create a copy of your document. Here’s how to do both on a Mac and PC.
Make People Viewers in Your Google Docs
The following steps will allow you to hide your Google Docs version history on a Mac or PC:
If you’ve shared your document with specific people, you’re able to restrict them individually.
Make a Copy of Your Google Docs
To make a copy of your Google Docs on a Mac or PC:
And that’s it. You’ve successfully hidden your document changes from collaborators. If you know how to hide your document version history, you’re on your way tousing Google Docs like a pro.
Hide Your Google Docs Version History From Others
You can stop people from seeing what you change in your Google document in multiple ways, so you don’t have to worry.
If you’re sharing a document with non-collaborators, make them viewers to prevent them from accessing your version history. If you’re sharing a document with collaborators, you can make your edits and then share a copy. With these methods, your version history is safe from the eyes of others.
