Using clear revision log messages is essential for maintaining accurate and accountable website content. A meaningful log entry explains what was changed and why, helping site managers quickly understand the page’s history. It also supports collaboration, simplifies content reviews, and reduces confusion about updates.

Detailed logs make it easier to compare versions or restore previous content when needed. Consistent, clear messaging ensures the site remains reliable, transparent, and easy to maintain over time.

Revision log message

Users have two options to document their content changes using the Revision log message.

Revision log message in the Edit tab

The Revision log message field is on the right side when in the Edit tab.

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Revision log message in Layout tab

The Revision log message field is located at the bottom beside the Save layout button.

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Both of these fields are optional. If left blank, the revision will default to:
”Updated the Metatags (Hidden field for JSON support)” followed by which block type and fields were edited (if any) with the current state listed in brackets.
As you can see in the following examples of default revision log messages, the description of the edits are vague and may not be helpful if a user is trying to find a specific former version of the content.

Examples of default revision log messages

• Updated the Published, Moderation state, Metatags (Hidden field for JSON support), Menu link, and Advanced configuration fields (Draft)

• Updated the Metatags (Hidden field for JSON support) and Layout fields (Published)

Revisions

Actions available from the Revisions tab

• View a revision
  Select the date and time of a revision to open and review that specific version of the page.

• Revert to a previous version
  Choose Revert in the Operations column to restore the page to the version saved on that revision’s date.

• Delete a revision
  Open the dropdown menu beside Revert to access the Delete option, allowing you to permanently remove that revision from the history.

• Publish a draft copy
  If a Draft exists, the Operations column will display Set as current revision. Selecting this will publish the draft.

  • To review the draft before publishing, open it from the Latest version tab.

• Comparing revisions
  Please note that Compare selected revisions will be available in the WCMS3.2.4 update.

List of revisions

The Revisions tab displays every instance where the page layout was saved or the publishing status was updated, even if no content changes were made.

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