This feature is technically known as file versioning, and it keeps old versions of files available should you ever want to go back to them.

Sometimes you can accidentally save the wrong version of an Excel document and want to recover the previous version of the file. Don't worry, it's feasible and will take only 5 minutes of your time.

If you want to restore a Previous Version of a File or Folder in Windows 11/10, then this post will help you using built-in backups.

See There are no Previous Versions available message? Enable Previous Versions to recover files on Windows via File History or Task Scheduler.

Sometimes, you need the day-before-yesterday's version of a file. Here's how to get it.

If you lost work to an Excel workbook because of the program crashed or because of an unexpected shutdown, Excel actually has a built-in way to recover your file or the changes made to a file.

Look for the worksheet's file name under the "Versions" heading. Select the most recent version. A yellow bar allows you to select "Restore," bringing that version back to your desktop.

Users concerned about data security should note that "Previous Versions" makes it possible to restore deleted files, as well. If a given file is moved to the "Recycle Bin" and then deleted ...