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perksahn
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

How do I stop Numbers from displaying multiple versions of a worksheet?

How to stop Numbers from displaying multiple versions of a worksheet every time you open numbers and see versions 2,3,4,5,6 etc.?


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Original Title: Numbers version displays

Posted on Oct 19, 2026 1:21 PM

2 replies

SGIII
User level: Level 8 (38,224 points)

Oct 21, 2026 3:24 AM in response to perksahn

Have each of the "versions" been saved as a separate document? If so, and you are on the Mac, Numbers may be trying to be helpful by reopening them when you relaunch the app. If you want, you can change that behavior in System Settings here:




Or you can simply close the older versions before you quit Numbers. They will no longer appear when you relaunch.


SG

sberman
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)

Oct 20, 2026 1:55 PM in response to perksahn

Well, there is a whole lot you have not told us about your situation. You ask about not displaying multiple versions. However:

  • Why do multiple versions exist?
  • What did you do to create them?
  • Is sharing involved?
  • Do you really want to keep multiple versions and simply not display them?
  • Do some versions pre-date the conversion of the Numbers app to the one contained in Apple Creator Studio?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256379157