Problem Symptom
This article will show you how to compare and highlight the differences between various versions of the same document in SharePoint and OneDrive. SharePoint comes with the built-in version history that can be retrieved from Microsoft Word.
Follow the below solution steps to compare versions of documents in SharePoint.
Solution
Step 1: Navigate to the location of SharePoint library or OneDrive where the document resides.
Step 2: Right-click on the Word document, and select Open in app option.
Step 3: Switch to the Review tab.
Step 4: Click on the Compare icon and the Specific Version option from the list.
Step 5: A pop-up will appear to display the same version history that is available from SharePoint.
Step 6: Click on the specific version you want to compare and then click on the Compare button.
Step 7: A summary of changes/comparison in the format will be shown.
Alex Lim
Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook
