Reverting to prior versions of OneDrive files on macOS
If you use Microsoft OneDrive on macOS and you need to revert to prior versions of files [due virus/ransomware infections, data overwriting, etc.], please follow these steps:
0. You computer MUST be connected to the internet. These procedures will not work if you are not online. Log in to the Mac computer with your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ username and password. Make sure your OneDrive has fully synced by clicking on the OneDrive cloud icon in your Menu Bar and verifying it says "OneDrive is up to date - University of Texas at El ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½" at the top:
1. In your Finder's Favorites, click on the "OneDrive - University of Texas at El ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½" folder. The window will populate with all files that are syncing to OneDrive:
2. Locate and select the file that you wish to revert so that it becomes highlighted:
3. Control-click on the file and select "Version history":
4. A window will appear with the version history for the document you selected:
5. Once you have identified the version that you want to go revert to, click on its three dots and select "Restore." You also have the option of downloading a copy of this version or the option to delete this version:
