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Knowledge and Documents

What Is Document Version Control?

Keeping a record of every version of a document and who changed it, so earlier versions can be compared or restored.

Legal Tech GlossaryBy The Circle Desk

Why It Matters

Version control prevents the confusion of working from the wrong draft. Document management systems handle it automatically, which is one reason firms discourage saving work to desktops.

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Related Terms

DMS (document management system)
The system a firm or legal department uses to store, version, secure and search its documents and email, such as iManage or NetDocuments.
Document comparison
Software that compares two versions of a document and shows every insertion, deletion and move.

General information, not legal advice. Part of the Legal Tech Glossary, 173 terms in plain English.