Restoring a file from a previous version

  • Step 1. Go to the file location on OneDrive or SharePoint and click on the 3 dots to the right of the file name, then click on Version history
  • Step 2. In the pop up window, find the version you would like to restore. (previous versions are saved for up to 3 months)
    • If you would like to open the document to make sure it's the correct version, you can left-click on the file name to open it in Word.
  • Step 3. To restore the file:
    • if you've opened the file in Word on your PC, click the Restore on banner across the top of the window (see video), or;
    • in the “Version history” pop up, click on the down arrow beside the file name and click Restore


If you have any further questions, or if you are ever unsure about what to do, please contact TSD at help@mysouthland.com.