How to compare texts with different versions in Google Docs

How to compare texts with different versions in Google Docs


Want to compare two documents using Google Docs? Because know that this is something that can be accomplished quickly and practically; check how

If you need to find out what elements have changed in versions of the same text file, you can use Google Docs’ Compare Documents tool. The feature is available to all users with an account Google.



In certain situations, comparing documents in Google Docs can be very useful to find out if similar texts have differences or make corrections. This is because it shows the differences between the two documents as a hint for changes.

How to compare two documents using Google Docs

  1. Open a Google Docs file and click “Tools” in the top menu;
  2. In the menu that opens next, select “Compare documents”;
  3. In the opened window, click “My Drive” to select the file you want to compare it with.



  4. In the opened window, click on
  5. Locate a Google Docs file in Drive, select it and click “Open”;
  6. Select the contact to whom edit comments will be assigned;
  7. Tick ​​if you also want the current document to receive comments on the changes and click on “Compare”;
  8. Wait a while until the documents are compared;
  9. Click “Open” to access the new generated file;
  10. You will be redirected to the file named “Comparison between ‘File 1’ and ‘File 2′”;
  11. All changes from the original document will be marked in pink and all comments will be marked with the previously selected contact;


  12. A new document with the changes will be generated (Screenshot: Matheus Bigogno)
  13. To view all comments, click the “Comments” icon in the top menu.

Remember that this compared file will be available in “My Files”. Take advantage of the feature to compare two documents using Google Docs.

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