Use versioning with Word

To use versioning in Word, you need to store your documents in either OneDrive or in a SharePoint Library.

When documents are stored online, you can turn on AutoSave to automatically save as your work. You can also share documents by inviting someone to the library, or providing a link rather than sending a discrete copy of the document. Lastly, you can work with others to co-author a document at the same time.

For more information on saving to OneDrive or SharePoint, coauthoring, or using AutoSave, see:

OneDrive and SharePoint

• Save a document to your OneDrive

• Should I save to OneDrive or SharePoint

• How does versioning work in a SharePoint list or library

• Restore a previous version of an item or file in SharePoint

• Enable and configure versioning for a list or library

Coauthoring and AutoSave

• Document collaboration and coauthoring

• Video: Coauthor Office files

• What is AutoSave

• Turn on AutoSave