How to Do Version Control in Microsoft Excel

Version control in Microsoft Excel can be achieved by following these steps:

1. Enable Track Changes: Turn on the “Track Changes” feature in Excel to keep a record of all the changes made to the workbook.
2. Set User Names: Assign user names to identify who made each change in the workbook.
3. Save Multiple Versions: Save multiple versions of the workbook with descriptive file names to reflect the status or stage of the project.
4. Review & Approve Changes: Review the changes made by each user and approve or reject them as appropriate.
5. Merge Versions: Merge different versions of the workbook by using Excel’s “Compare and Merge Workbooks” feature.
6. Restore Previous Versions: Restore previous versions of the workbook if necessary.
7. Document Changes: Document the changes made to the workbook, including the date, time, user, and description of each change.

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