How to Use Version Compare

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About: The Version Compare feature allows you to compare two versions of the same item side-by-side. This article will detail how to use Version Compare.

Note: This feature is not enabled by default. If you would like to enable this feature, please contact your BTL Account Manager.

Step 1: Select the item

Enter your chosen item from the subject screen. 
Version Compare is available for the following item types:
  • Multiple Choice
  • Multiple Response
  • Either / Or
  • Short Answer
  • Essay

Select the 'Version Compare' button on the editing screen of the item. 



Step 2: Select the versions you would like to compare

The 'Version Compare' window will open where you can view two versions of the item side-by-side.
Use the drop-down menus at the top of each panel to select the two item versions you would like to compare.

Only major versions of items may be compared. A new major version is created every time there are saved changes to:
  • the item owner
  • the workflow status
  • an item with 'Live' status


Step 3: Highlight the changes

Switch between 'Changes hidden' and 'Changes visible' using the toggle. When 'visible', differences between the items are highlighted within the version on the right-side. Use the key to determine whether changes have been added or removed.






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  3. How to Use Workflow Statuses in Item Authoring
  4. How to Use Settings in Item Authoring
  5. How to Manage and Search for Items
  6. How to Use Item Sets
  7. How to Use Item Search
  8. How to Create Standard Item Lists
  9. How to Create Subject Master Lists
  10. How to Export Packaged Test Results: Spreadsheet Question Type
  11. How to Create a Static Table
  12. How to Share Tests
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  14. How to Update Multiple Items Simultaneously
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  16. Managed and Manual File Attach Modes
  17. Secure File Attach Disabled Functions
  18. How to Create a Voice Capture Question
  19. How to Export Items to a Word Document
  20. How to Use Marked Learning Outcomes
  21. How to Change an Item Owner
  22. How to Schedule a Test for Review
  23. How to Use Item Duration

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