Solved: Re: Revert to last publish - Page 2

jaa1 · ‎08-15-2016

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I have made changes to my layout but I have not published yet. Is there a way to reset the changes back to my last published format?

Adam7 · ‎08-16-2016

We don't currently have a way to revert back to specific versions of your site, unfortunately. We can restore fully deleted pages if you deleted a page, but we can't restore content or revert it to previous versions.

Since your published website still has the content, you can copy text from there and right-click and download images as well, that way you can use that to recreate your content as it was before you made changes.

One additional note about an undo button. We don't currently have that for the classic Weebly drag and drop editor, though we do have an undo button for the newer Square Online editor. That button will undo changes you've made while you keep the editor open (once you exit the editor, close your browser tab, or go to another site that undo history is lost).

While we don't have a way to convert a site from one editor to another, you can try out the Square Online editor by signing up for a new account and choosing the option that you want to sell online.

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Bernadette3 · ‎02-01-2020

Hi Ace. We are not able to restore elements that are deleted on pages. We can restore full pages that are deleted (from the Pages tab) but individual content will not restore. I'm really sorry about this.

RSR1 · ‎10-20-2021

Dear Adam,

I deleted some content without knowing and published it to my website. Is there a way I can get it back?

I also have another question. The deleted content were a few hyperlinks to a lot of images. But now the hyperlinks are gone, is there a way I can find them back?

I hope you can help me

Antenna_10-1 · ‎11-29-2017

Hi,

I have just come across the same problem with my business site. Have just found that nothing can be done. As I will have to rebuild my website from scratch I will have to find an alternative builder with this obviously logical feature. I have found other web builders that have undo/redo functions as well as backup options. Can anyone suggest a good functioning web builder?

Adam7 · ‎11-30-2017

We're working on an undo feature for the editor right now; I don't know exactly when that will be rolled out but it is something that we are working on adding.

ve11 · ‎02-04-2018

Just lost all my pictures too.... Hoped to get back by "undo". But just found this!!! .... mmrrrraaaa

Adam7 · ‎02-05-2018

Sorry about that, @ve1!

mamutej · ‎02-15-2018

For the most part Weebly is decent, but this feature lacking is a major throwback to the mid-90s. Brutal!

Bernadette3 · ‎02-15-2018

It's definitely one our biggest feature requests. The team is working on adding this feature in, however I don't have a time frame to give you at this time. I'm really sorry about that!

rcroser · ‎02-22-2018

Wow, just lost all my previous hard work, images. I haven't pressed publish, but didn't realise it saved as it went along.

Terrible, terrible waste of my time. I'll be looking for another editor unfortunately. Pity, been using them since 2011.

Bernadette3 · ‎02-22-2018

Very sorry about that @rcroser. I can definitely understand the frustration and would fix it if I could.

gkauf3 · ‎03-22-2018

Let me get this straight. Any content changes I make will be permanently made to the site even if I did not publish the revised site? What if I do a copy and change that? Will that leave the original unchanged? I am looking for a strategy to play with my site until I have it the way I like it and then publish it.

Bernadette3 · ‎03-23-2018

Correct, @gkauf3. All changes are saved in real time. However, you are right on the money about making a copy. You can either make a copy of the site itself, or you can make copies of individual pages. One thing to keep in mind about copying entire sites is that if you have a blog it will not copy.

MS51 · ‎04-27-2018

Ok. So this was brought up in 2016 and now it is 2018 and still Weebly has not fixed this obvious shortsight. At this point this is not only silly, it is unprofessional.

DavidHe · ‎04-29-2018

Im in the same situation. Sadly I seem to have screwed up my site beyong all hope of repair just attempting to "preview" some changes. In addition, the edit image feature is not working. I think it may be time for me to move on as well.

Bernadette3 · ‎04-29-2018

I'm really sorry to hear that. Losing content is super frustrating. What were you trying to preview when the changes happened? We can also check out the image feature for you if you post the site you are trying to edit.

Tribler · ‎07-26-2019

And now it is 2019!!

vtartist

Philforlife · ‎01-21-2020

It's now 2020 and still nothing.

JWDAV60 · ‎07-22-2018

I have nothing in Recently Used. At this juncture, I have to remind myself not to click Publish.

Adam7 · ‎07-22-2018

What issue are you having that you don't want to publish, @JWDAV60?

Tribler · ‎07-26-2019

Well, here I am in July, 2019 and just found this discussion! I am so frustrated that I lost all my work putting up my paintings. I so agree with all the frustrated comments. This was a terrible oversight on Weebly's part.

vtartist

Bernadette3 · ‎07-26-2019

I'm so sorry, @NancyL It is super frustrating to lose work or mess up the site on accident. In the future, it is best to create a copy of the page you are editing. Especially if you are making drastic edits. You can also copy your entire website by clicking on the three dots to the right of the Edit Website button on the dashboard. What is the name of the site? You might be able to find an archived version to help you visualize the previous page layout.

How do I undo my changes and revert back to the last published version?