How to restore old version of Google Sheets without losing data

Google Sheets saves automatically, but it's not always safe. If you need to restore a previous version, follow the detailed instructions below to quickly get your data back.

Steps to follow

Step 1: Access Google Sheets here

Step 2: Double click on the file you want to restore

Step 3: Click on File on the toolbar, then click on See revision history .

Step 4: Select the working version of the file you want to restore in Revision history

Step 5: Next click on Restore This Revision

Step 6: Click Restore to confirm.

Revision history in Google Sheets makes it easy to restore data without worrying about losing it. If you work on the platform regularly, take advantage of this feature to protect your data.

Samuel Daniel

Update 14 March 2025