Viewing the item history

Background

By means of the item history, the entire item development process is traceable. 

The following actions are logged in the item history: 

• Creating an item
• Version changes
• Status changes
• Moving an item
• Deleting an item
• Restoring an item from the recycle bin
• Actions related to comments 

The item history can be exported to Excel. 

Viewing the item history

To view the item history of an item, proceed as follows: 

1. Select Authoring > Items. 
   Result: You see the folder overview in your item bank.
2. Search for and navigate to the item of your choice. For more info, Searching in the item bank. 
   Result: The item content pane is opened. 
3. Open the Item tab and click View item history at the bottom.
   
   Result: The item history is opened in a pop-up.

Exporting the item history

To export the item history of an item, proceed as follows: 

1. View the item history of the item of your choice. For more info, see Viewing the item history. 
2. Click Export item history at the bottom.
   
   Result: The item history is exported to Excel. You'll be able to download the file from the notification center whenever the export is ready.