Unable to retrieve previous saved excel file on ipad

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Unable to retrieve previous saved excel file on ipad

Hello,

I have been using the same excel file to save my workout week after week. I have the auto save button on just in case. I closed the file yesterday to start a new work book however, when I went back to the file, it opened a version saved back in October. How can I retrieve a previously saved version from yesterday? It’s saved on icloud but I’m unable to go back and recover it.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi

Posted on Feb 12, 2023 1:19 PM

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sberman

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Feb 12, 2023 1:26 PM in response to rowana0127

What does “it’s saved on iCloud” mean exactly?

In an iCloud backup? You may restore that backup if you wish. Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support
In iCloud Drive? You would have to determine why you can’t open that version if it’s still there. Consider using the Files app to discover, for example, the file’s creation date and time.
Something else?

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Answer 2

Mar 14, 2023 5:24 PM in response to sberman

They mean it was backed up to the cloud. This same thing happened to me today. Is there anything I can do besides erasing my entire iPad and then downloading the last backup? Just for one file?

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sberman

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Mar 14, 2023 5:32 PM in response to TracyLynn0710

Restoring an iOS backup is an all-or-nothing activity. Your choices are to restore the backup and replace your iPhone’s contents, or not to restore the backup.

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