What replaces AutoRecover in Google Sheets?
Excel AutoRecover restores unsaved desktop crashes from a local cache. Google Sheets continuously saves to the cloud; open Version history or named versions to restore earlier states. Drive still benefits from stable network during long edits.
When to use it
Use Version history when Excel users ask where AutoRecover files went after a browser crash.
When to skip it
Skip recovery panic when the latest edits already show in the timeline.
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Version history
Version history is a timeline of saved snapshots for your spreadsheet. File > Version history > See version history shows edits grouped by time and editor. You can preview an older state, restore it, or name a version before a big import. It is your undo rope when someone pastes over production data.
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Excel Autosave requires OneDrive or SharePoint for continuous cloud saves. Google Sheets saves every edit to Drive automatically without a toggle. Use Version history to roll back mistakes instead of hunting for AutoRecover files.
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Sharing controls who can open a spreadsheet and what they can do inside it. The Share button invites people by email or link with roles like viewer, commenter, or editor. This is different from publishing a read-only web feed or locking cells with protection rules.
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