Overview
For more details, you can check this video tutorial:
Requirements
To use the Auto save feature, you need to enable Auto save first
How to Use Autosave Feature
Step 1: Turn On Auto save
To use the Autosave feature, you just need to click on the Editor Settings icon > select the Enable auto save.
After turning this feature on, the saving status will be updated along with the changes you make on the editor page.
Step 2: Check The Last Saved Time Of The Page
When the status switches to Saved, you can hover the status to see the last saved time of the page.
- If any error occurs when Autosave is running, the saving status will switch from Saving to Unsaved and the page will still automatically save if you make any other changes.
- Once you turn on Autosave, every time you exit and then open the page again, the saving status will show Saved.
- When you Undo/Redo any changes, Autosave will run and save that version.
How to Use Version History
Step 1: Open Version History
You need to click on the clock icon to open the Version History modal.
| Current version | Stores all current contents on page and it will be autosaved every 5 seconds if there is a change on the page. |
| Earlier versions | Each version will be automatically generated every time the Save or Publish button is clicked. You will have 50 versions. |
Step 2: Revert Your Page
With this feature, you can revert your page to a previously saved version.
You can preview a version by selecting it, make sure you scroll down to see the whole page before deciding to restore your page to this version.
Once you click on the Restore button, there will be a pop-up confirmation dialogue to reaffirm the query before performing the restoration process.
Use case
- The Auto save feature helps you save your work automatically in case of unwanted events such as power outage or computer breakdown.
- The Version History allows you to revert your page to a preferred previous version in case you don’t like the current look.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I Don’t Turn On The Auto Save Feature, Can I Still Manually Save The Page?
Yes, you still can manually Save the page when the Auto save feature is turned off.
Can I Edit The Page While The Auto Save Is Still Running?
Yes, you still can edit and make more changes to the page while the Auto save feature is saving.
Should I Turn On Auto Save Before Or After Editing The Page For The First Time?
It’s up to you, but we do suggest you turn the Autosave feature on so that your page will be saved and you can find every version of the page while editing in the Version history.
I Have Selected The “Don’t Ask Me Again” Box When The Popup Asks Me To Enable Auto Save To Show Up, Why Does It Still Show On Other Pages After I Save The Page?
When you click on this box, it will only be turned off for that page. For other pages, the popup will show to remind you to turn on AutoSave so that you can store each step while editing the page.
If I Turn On Auto Save, Each Change Will Be Stored In The Version History Right?
Yes, all of the changes will automatically be saved and stored in the Version History. However, please note that Auto save doesn’t create a new version in version history. A version is automatically generated every time you click the Save or Publish button.
I Accidentally Deleted A Previous Version, Will It Affect My Current Page?
No, it won’t. If you delete a previous version, it will not affect the current version of the page.
