What should be preserved from cloud version history?¶

Preserve the full ordered version list, identifiers, timestamps, named editors, labels and retention limits without restoring, renaming or deleting anything.

Record current object before history¶

Capture service, account, document ID, current version and time. If history is opened, note timezone, size, named and automatic versions, restored status and completeness or filtering.

Earlier versions may retain deleted content, filenames, owners, comments and different timestamps.

Interpret system labels narrowly¶

Do not download or restore simply to inspect; those actions create audit events and change current state. Seek provider preservation for central native history.

A named editor may represent shared credentials, automation or delegation rather than the human who made each change.