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How to restore cards and whiteboards from version history?

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Version History of Cards, Journals, and Text Elements

When you edit a card, journal, text element, or highlight, the system creates a version snapshot and starts a 3-minute timer. Any additional edits within this 3-minute window update the snapshot. If you pause editing for 3 minutes, the snapshot saves permanently.

If continuous editing lasts more than 10 minutes, the system automatically creates a new snapshot.

Snapshots made offline are uploaded once you're back online, keeping versions organized by device and timestamp. If synchronization hasn't been enabled, snapshots remain only on your device.


Version History of Whiteboards

The system automatically saves whiteboard versions every 10 minutes. Each version includes a summary of objects (such as sections, texts, mindmaps, and cards), making it easier to identify the version you wish to restore.

Restoring a whiteboard version recovers only layout, sections, text content, mindmaps, and card positions and colors. To restore card contents, use the card's own version history.

If you've deleted cards or whiteboards, these must be restored from the trash, not from version history.

Restoring to an earlier version automatically saves your current state, so you don’t need to manually save beforehand. If you still prefer to manually save, press:

  • macOS: Cmd + Option + S

  • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + S

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