# Setting Local History preferences [edit]

This page describes how to update your preferences for the Local History feature.

## Introduction

Aptana (via Eclipse) saves previous versions of the files that you edit. By default, Aptana saves previous versions of a file for up to seven days or 50 versions of a file, with a maximum files size of 1 MB. You can modify these preferences to best fit your editing needs.

## Instructions

To change your Local History preferences:

1. From the Window menu, select Preferences... to open the Preferences window.
2. On the Preferences tree on the left, expand General > Workspace, and select Local History to display your Local History preferences (shown below):
3. Update any or all of your prefences--the number of days to save a version of a file, number of revisions, or maximum file size.
4. Click Apply to save your changes.
5. Click OK to close the Preferences window.

## Related Topics

- About Local History
- Comparing different versions of a file using Local History
- Recovering a deleted file with Local History
- Setting your Aptana preferences

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