> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://robinsmorton.gitbook.io/timetable-figjam/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://robinsmorton.gitbook.io/timetable-figjam/saving-and-versions.md).

# Saving and Versions

You don't need to save in FigJam. Instead, you create **Named Versions** that are saved forever.

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### Access version history <a href="#h_01haw5w5ymbx6rk90e84rkbq2p" id="h_01haw5w5ymbx6rk90e84rkbq2p"></a>

To access a file's version history, you will need to have at least **can view** access to the file. However, it's not possible for **Viewers** to make changes to a file's version history. This including creating or naming versions, as well as restoring previous versions of the file.

Access a file's version history from the file name menu.

1. Click on an empty spot in the canvas to deselect any layers.
2. In the toolbar, click the ▽ next to the file name.
3. Select **Show Version History** from the options.
4. Figma will show the file's version history in the right sidebar.

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View a timeline of versions dating from the current date and time, to the file's creation.

1. Explore versions of the file that you've created. This includes versions you create when you publish changes to a library. Next to each version you'll see:
   * Name of the version
   * Description of the changes made
   * The time and date the version was created
   * The name and avatar of the main contributor.
2. View the date and time for checkpoints that Figma has automatically saved. Figma will group autosave versions, click  to expand and view each autosave. You will need to **name a version** to add a title and description of your changes.
3. Click **Show older** to explore more of a file's history.