{"id":981,"date":"2019-08-21T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=981"},"modified":"2022-02-01T11:35:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T10:35:39","slug":"how-to-undo-changes-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-undo-changes-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Undo Changes and Use Post Revisions in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Trial and error is a normal part of any creative process, and the same goes for writing online posts. This has probably happened to you at some point \u2013 you end up completing a post, and then realize that what you\u2019ve written earlier is simply better than the version you have in front of you. Or imagine an even worse scenario: something goes wrong and you think what you\u2019ve written so far is lost forever.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Luckily, for those using WordPress, there\u2019s always the option of going back to a previous version of your posts<\/strong>, regardless of whether you\u2019re using free or premium WordPress themes<\/a>. Today we\u2019ll show you how to undo changes in WordPress<\/a> by using post revisions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”68px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What Are Post Revisions?<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]WordPress comes with an automatic save feature<\/strong> that allows you to restore the previous version<\/strong> of your post. It works by auto-saving everything you add to your post<\/strong> every 60 seconds. Aside from making this temporary revision, it also replaces the older version of your post with the new one. You can easily go back and restore your post to any previous revision that has been saved.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]This option is great if you want to have a better overview of everything you\u2019ve created so far. You can switch between different revisions, see your progress, then weigh in your options and pick what you think will be the best version of your post. This functionality is particularly convenient if your WordPress website has multiple authors. In this way, the editor can see exactly which version was made by which author<\/strong>. The possibility of \u201cseeing the bigger picture\u201d can greatly contribute to the overall quality of your content.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”68px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

How to Use Post Revisions<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To use post revisions, you need to log in to WordPress, then access All Posts<\/em><\/strong> in your backend and choose the post you\u2019re interested in.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]You will be able to see the number of revisions on the right side of the post editor<\/strong>, right above the Publish\/Update<\/em> button. Clicking on Browse<\/em> will let you inspect the revisions in more detail.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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How to Review Post Revisions<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]After you click on Browse<\/em>, you will be shown the latest version of the post. If you want to see previous revisions, you can click on the horizontal scrollbar<\/strong> located at the top of the screen. The name of the user that made revisions will be displayed above it. Also, you can easily see all the changes made in different versions<\/strong>, as they will clearly be highlighted.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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How to Restore a Revision<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Once you find the version you are certain works for you, you can simply hit the Restore This Revision\/Restore This Autosave<\/em> button<\/strong>. This will become the current version of your post, and you can either publish\/update it or save it as a draft.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]And that\u2019s essentially how you use post revisions and undo changes in WordPress. Using Post Revisions can help you a great deal during your post creation process<\/strong>. The option to go back to any saved version of your post gives you full freedom to explore your creativity<\/strong> and experiment with your content. So, we definitely recommend using this option to make your awesome post even better.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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