How to Restore Previous Versions of Dropbox Files

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As I've edited files over the years, I've often found myself wishing I could access an older version of a document, either to pull out a specific part or because it was simply better than the current version. Dropbox offers a great solution, making it easy to revert to older versions of files.

Here are instructions for how to restore a previous version of a Dropbox file.

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1. Click on a file.

2. Click More.

3. Select Previous versions.

4. Select a version. 

5. Click Restore.

The Dropbox file has been restored to its previous version. 

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Henry T. Casey

Henry was a contributing writer at Laptop Mag. He penned hundreds of articles, including helpful how-tos for Windows, Mac, and Gmail. Henry has also written about some of the best Chromebooks, and he has reviewed many Apple devices, including various MacBook Air laptops. He is now a managing editor at our sister site Tom's Guide, covering streaming media, laptops, and all things Apple.