Corrupted file on iCloud Drive

An excell file saved on iCloud Drive cannot be opened. When I try to open the file an error message occurs saying the file may be corrupted.

Can I restore an older version of the file from iCloud Drive?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Mar 28, 2023 1:46 AM

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muguy

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Mar 28, 2023 6:12 AM in response to Mathfromrozelle

There is no older version. Any changes to a file update the file in iCloud.

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