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Understanding the Revision Log

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The revision log is the system’s permanent record of every version event and archive. It shows who made a change, what changed, and when it happened.

What Gets Logged #

Each entry includes:

  • ItemID
  • Old and new version numbers
  • Timestamp
  • User
  • Change note or archive reason
  • ChangeType (if set)
  • Old title and new title

Entries are added automatically when you use:

  • Create New Version
  • Archive Selected Item

Manual edits in Content_Log never create revision entries.

Why It Matters #

The revision log provides:

  • A full audit trail
  • A consistent record of changes
  • Clear context for snapshots
  • Reliable history when multiple people work in the sheet
  • Safeguards against accidental overwrites

Snapshot reports pull any revision entries that fall within the selected period.

When to Review It #

Open the revision log when you need to:

  • See what changed this month
  • Check an item’s full history
  • Verify teammate updates
  • Troubleshoot reporting questions
  • Track long-running items over time

The revision log acts as your source of truth for all system-driven updates.

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