By default, Google Docs saves your version history as you work on a document.

Well guide you on how to address this concern.

The first method involves assigning “viewer” permissions.

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By making people viewers in your Google Docs, you’re free to hide its version history.

However, this method is effective only if they wont be collaborating on the document.

This should make viewers of your document unable to alter your document or view your version history.

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The second way is to make a copy of your document.

you might delete the original document or keep it as a reference.

Heres how to do both on a Mac and PC.

Google Docs menu in iOS

Youve successfully hidden your document changes from collaborators.

If youre sharing a document with non-collaborators, make them viewers to prevent them from accessing your version history.

With these methods, your version history is safe from the eyes of others.

Share and export menu in Google Docs iOS

Managing document access in Google Docs iOS

General access settings in Google Docs iOS

Google Docs menu on an iPhone

Google Docs iOS share and export menu on an iPhone

Document sharing in Google Docs macOS

Making a copy of a document in Google Docs