A Google Keep note’s version history will help you see your changes to a note over time. Like the nature of the simple app, Google has kept version history as uncomplicated as possible. Let’s see how to find older versions of your Google Keep notes.
How to Use Version History in Google Keep
It takes just five steps or less to check the version history of a Google Keep note.
If you included any image files in a Google Keep note, it won’t be included in the version history. You can only see and recover the text.
Right now, the feature is being rolled out worldwide and only works on the web version of Google Keep. Android and iOS support may arrive later, as Google Keep is always recommended for notetakers on the move.
Don’t Let the Limitations Take Away the Utility
Google Keep’s version history feature is rudimentary at present. You cannot “roll back” a note to a previous version with a click. you may copy the content from a downloaded older version and paste it into the current note as a workaround. It’s a bit of a speed bump to do it from a downloaded HTML file rather than having it part of the note. Also, it doesn’t cover images, so if you used a photo in a note, you wouldn’t be able to go back to a past version for it.
The feature is a late addition to a notetaking app with such a good track record. But we can assume it’s because Google Keep is seen as anuncomplicated and instant notetaking toolwithout frills.
Importance of Version History in Google Keep
The version history of a Google Keep note isn’t only about keeping track of changes. If you use Google Keep for writing down ideas and collaborating with teammates, then looking back at the past versions can help you see how your notes have evolved. Shared notes or lists can be backtracked to an earlier version and checked for accuracy or any change in context. But undoing any mistake or recovering some lost information is often the most important use of version history as you can now go back in time.
