Intermediate
60 mins
Teacher/Student led
+95 XP
Pupils work on their own device

Saving, File Formats and Versioning

Discover how to save your spreadsheet budget as an editable export and a PDF, roll back mistakes with version history, and keep a simple change log for project work.

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    1 - Introduction ~5 mins

    Today you will

    • add a dated change log to {{code:05_project_budget}}
    • save an editable copy and a PDF of your budget
    • bring back an earlier version with version history

    Illustration for IntroductionKey Assignment: your two saved copies can count as evidence.

    If you don't have a budget file yet, tell your teacher.

    Warm-up

    Think of the last file you sent someone. Did they need to change the numbers, or only read them?

    2 - Key Concepts ~6 mins

    An editable workbook is the live spreadsheet you keep changing as your plans change.

    A PDF is a fixed snapshot that is hard to change by accident.

    Version history keeps earlier saves of a cloud file so you can bring one back.

    A change log is a short dated note at the top of your sheet that says what changed.

    Example

    Last updated: 12 March 2026
    Change log: Added stall hire and packaging; checked total still under €200.

    3 - Step-by-step: Change Log and Exports ~16 mins

    You will add a change log to your budget. Then you will save an editable copy and a PDF into {{code:05_budget}}.

    Watch your teacher first, then follow the steps in the box below. A file left in Downloads does not count, so always upload it to {{code:05_budget}}.

    4 - Step-by-step: Version History ~9 mins

    You will make a test edit on purpose, then bring back an earlier version. Follow the steps in the box below.

    After the test edit, wait until your file says it is saved before you open the history. Your teacher will count to ten with you.

    5 - Common Issues ~3 mins

    Common issues

    • Version history is empty. Wait until your file says it is saved, then refresh the page and open history again.
    • My copies are only in Downloads. Rename them and upload both into {{code:05_budget}}.
    • Google Sheets opened a print panel. That is normal. Click {{btn:Export}} or {{btn:Download}} to finish the PDF.
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