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Overview

Version History in Mem is designed for users who want confidence in editing and collaborating on notes. Each time a note is modified, an automatic backup is created for that version, letting users easily view the full edit timeline for any note. Restoring a previous version is simple and does not overwrite the current note—making it safe to experiment, collaborate, or revise content without worrying about losing information or earlier edits. Version History empowers teams and individuals to refine notes freely, with the option to track and roll back changes whenever needed.

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How to Use Version History in Mem

  • On Mac & Windows desktop apps, and Web
  • On the iOS app
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Open Version History

Open the note for which you want to view past versions. Click the three-dot menu at the top-right corner of the note.
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View Version History List

Select “View version history” from the dropdown menu. A version history window will appear above the note title, displaying a list of available versions. You can scroll this list to view more revisions if needed.
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View a Version of the Note

Click any version in the list to review its content in the note. The selected version will be marked as “Viewing.”
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Restore a Note to a Different Version

To restore an earlier version, click the “Restore version” button (or the clock icon with an arrow). Deletions or changes will be marked in red; new additions in blue. After clicking Restore, the note will update to the chosen version.
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Exit without Restoring

If you wish to exit without restoring, click “Return to editing” or the X icon to close the version history panel.

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Where Version History Adds Real Value

How Version History adds flexibility, safety, and transparency in a variety of editing and note-taking scenarios

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Collaboration and Group Editing

  • Safely co-edit shared notes for projects or meetings, knowing that accidental overwrites or unwanted edits can easily be reverted.
  • Review, compare, and restore earlier note states after multiple contributors make changes during a brainstorming session or team review.

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Decision-Making and Iteration

  • Experiment with different drafts, lists, or plans—such as creative writing, strategy outlines, or research summaries—while knowing previous ideas are never lost and can be restored at any time.
  • Track the evolution of a document, making it easy to reference and revert to earlier versions as priorities or goals shift over time.

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Error Recovery and Data Protection

  • Instantly recover information after accidental deletions, overwrites, or mistaken edits, ensuring that key content is never permanently lost.
  • Restore important details deleted by mistake, especially in long-running or evolving notes, like project logs or personal journals.

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Compliance and Historical Recordkeeping

  • Maintain audit trails by preserving a complete history of note changes, which is valuable in regulated industries, for legal documentation, or for personal recordkeeping.
  • Reference previous versions for accountability or validation of changes in sensitive or critical notes.

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FAQs

  • How do I access the version history of a note in Mem?
  • Can I restore a note to a previous version? Will my current note be lost?
  • Is version history available for all notes, or only some?
  • How often are versions of my notes saved?
  • Can I see who made changes in shared or collaborative mems?
  • What happens if I delete a note—does its version history remain recoverable?
  • Is there a limit to the number of versions that can be saved for each note?
  • Are version histories backed up when I export my notes from Mem?
  • If I restore an older version, can I undo that restore?
  • Can I compare two versions side by side?
  • Does the version history save media (images, files) along with text?
  • Is version history available on mobile and desktop versions of Mem?
  • Does using version history affect my storage or plan limits?
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