How to Master 'Show Changes' in Microsoft Excel

How to Master 'Show Changes' in Microsoft Excel

Discover how the ‘Show Changes’ feature in Microsoft Excel transforms collaboration, allowing you to track edits with precision and ease.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

August 19, 2024

Have you ever lost track of changes in a shared Excel document? 

Do you find yourself wondering who altered that crucial figure in your spreadsheet? 

Here's a Cool Tip:  Use Microsoft Excel’s 'Show Changes' feature.

'Show Changes' in Microsoft Excel is a feature that allows users to track and view the most recent edits made to a workbook. 

It’s designed to enhance collaboration by displaying changes to cell values and formulas, including operations like moving, sorting, inserting, and deleting cells or ranges. 

This feature is particularly useful in shared workbooks, as it helps users see who made specific changes, what those changes were, and when they were made.

Here's how to do it.

1. Open your shared Excel workbook.
2. Click on the 'Review' tab.
3. Select 'Show Changes' from the toolbar.
4. A sidebar will appear, displaying a list of changes made by different collaborators.
5. Use the filters to sort changes by sheet, range, or user.
6. Click on a specific change to highlight it in the workbook.

Note: Ensure that your workbook is saved on OneDrive or SharePoint, as this feature is cloud-based.

fig. 1 - Show Changes - Microsoft Excel

The 'Show Changes' feature brings transparency to collaborative work, making it easy to track who did what and when. 

However, it’s important to note that this feature only tracks changes for the last 30 days.

Imagine a budget planning document shared among finance team members. 

'Show Changes' allows each member to see updates in real-time, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

'Show Changes' in Microsoft Excel is a game-changer for team collaboration. 

It brings clarity and accountability to shared work, ensuring that every edit is tracked and transparent.

Have you tried ‘Show Changes’ in your team projects? 

Share your experiences in the comments and spread the word on social media!

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