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title: "Delete a version of a document"
slug: "delete-a-version-of-a-document"
updated: 2026-06-01T15:35:02Z
published: 2026-06-01T15:35:02Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/delete-a-version-of-a-document"
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# Delete a version of a document

File attachment fields automatically save old versions of the document(s) you upload. How ***many*** versions is up to you. When first created, a field automatically saves three versions behind the scenes. But the application manager can [change this setting at any time](/v1/docs/using-quickbase-for-document-management#revisions). If these attachments are taking up too much room, you can delete them.

Tip: If you're running into file attachment space limits, consider limiting the number of versions Quickbase saves to one. [Learn how to adjust this setting](/v1/docs/using-quickbase-for-document-management#revisions).

To delete a previously-saved version of a document:

1. [Display a report](/v1/docs/using-reports-and-charts) that includes the record containing the document whose history you want to review.
2. Locate the record and select its ![edit button](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/er(5).gif) or ![edit icon](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/vr(7).gif) button.
3. Within the file attachment field, select the **Revisions** button.

A popup window appears, showing previously-saved versions of the file.
4. Locate the version of the document that you want to make the current one and turn on the checkbox to its left.

Tip: Not sure which one to choose? To view a document in the list, select its name.
5. Select **Delete**, and then select **OK** to confirm the action.

Note: Only an application manager can delete previously-saved versions of a document.