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      How do I restore specific document versions on Google-stored files?

      Learn how to restore previous versions of your documents stored in Google Drive. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for both document owners and editors.

      NOTE: Only document owners and users who have been granted editor permissions to a document can restore document versions. 

      1. Click the version history information next to the document's name.
      2. Find the version you'd like to restore - click to preview, and select Restore.
      3. Confirm by clicking Restore.
      4. A confirmation banner will pop up once restoration is completed.

      WARNING: Any changes made to this document will be automatically synced back to Google Drive. 

      On the free, starter, old professional and old business plans:

      • Only the latest 5 versions of documents are restorable. 
      • Older versions are deleted after 7 days.

      On the pro, business and enterprise plans:

      • The latest 50 versions of documents are restorable. 
      • Older versions may be deleted after 30 days. 
      • Users can choose to keep specific versions of documents by selecting 'Keep forever' in Google Drive.

      Keep versions of files in Google Drive by following these steps:

      1. Right-click on the file. 
      2. Head down to File information -> Manage versions.
      3. Locate the version you want to keep, and then click the menu button. 
      4. Then, select 'Keep forever'.

      Reference: For more information, visit this article from Google.