Simul is a version control and collaboration tool for Microsoft Word. It automatically creates versions, shows you what changed between each version, and gives you a full history of a document.
Where is version control in Word?
Office has built-in, automagic version control. Every time you save a file a new "version" is created. To view, compare, and restore previous versions of a document, select File -> Info -> Versions (File -> History in Office Mobile).
How do you use version control?
- Use a descriptive commit message.
- Make each commit a logical unit.
- Avoid indiscriminate commits.
- Incorporate others' changes frequently.
- Share your changes frequently.
- Coordinate with your co-workers.
- Remember that the tools are line-based.
- Don't commit generated files.
How do I manage version control on documents?
Keep version control simple and systematic. The important thing is to agree a standard within your team which everyone understands and applies. Each time a revision is made, save the document as a new version, with a new unique version number – do not overwrite the previous version.
How do I enable version control?
- Choose Enable Version Control Integration from the VCS Operations Popup Ctrl+Alt+Q or from the main VCS menu.
- In the Enable Version Control Integration dialog that opens, select a version control system from the list that you want to associate with your project root.
What are the three types of version control?
The three most popular version control systems are broken down into two main categories, centralized and decentralized (also known as distributed).
Which tool is used for version control?
Version Control Systems (VCS) have seen great improvements over the past few decades and some are better than others. VCS are sometimes known as SCM (Source Code Management) tools or RCS (Revision Control System). One of the most popular VCS tools in use today is called Git.
How do I create a version control in Word?
- On the Insert menu, select Field.
- From the list of Field Names, select DocProperty.
- Click the Options button, select “Version” in the list of available Document Properties, and click the Add to Field button.