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# Restore an Estimate

PaintScout saves a snapshot every time you send an estimate. You can restore any previously sent version from the activity sidebar, overwriting the current version with the earlier one.

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## For Estimators

### How to restore a previous estimate in PaintScout

1. **Access the Menu Sidebar:** While in the estimate you will find the menu sidebar to the right of your screen. Click on it to open the menu options.

   <figure><img src="/files/EQyrBdgHpeYdTXjl6GeO" alt="Screenshot showing the menu sidebar on the right side of the estimate screen"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
2. **Select Activity**: Within the menu sidebar, locate and click on the **Activity** option. This will provide you with a log of all your interactions and actions within PaintScout for the specific estimate.

   <figure><img src="/files/K2kxqYJ1pdbABEqAZrjR" alt="Screenshot showing the Activity option selected in the sidebar menu"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. **Locate Sent Activity**: In the Activity section, you will find a record of every time you have emailed the estimate to your customer. This is displayed under the **Sent** activity. Scroll through the list and identify the version of the estimate you wish to restore.

   <figure><img src="/files/XA8VKXBIvcodDYE9PHWR" alt="Screenshot showing Sent activity entries in the Activity log with version history"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
4. **Restore the Estimate:** Once you have identified the desired version, click on it. A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to review the estimate before restoration. Take your time to ensure it's the correct version. When you are ready, select the **Restore Estimate** button at the bottom of the pop-up screen.

   <figure><img src="/files/MfthGe89QlAW0EUHmkfG" alt="Screenshot showing the Restore Estimate pop-up with a preview and the Restore Estimate button"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
5. **Confirmation and Navigation:** By restoring the estimate, any changes you made to the current version will be overwritten. After clicking the **Restore Estimate** button, PaintScout will navigate you back to your estimate screen, displaying the restored version!

   <figure><img src="/files/r2MqhIuFbEjkRO2tBYJv" alt="Animated walkthrough showing the full process of restoring a previous estimate version"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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## For Customers

If a customer requests to revert to a previous version of their estimate, follow the steps above to restore it. Once restored, re-send the estimate to the customer so they receive the updated version in their email. The customer will always see the most recently sent version when they open their estimate link.

## Related articles

* [Estimate & Invoice Activity](/support/estimating/managing-estimates/estimate-invoice-activity.md) — Review sent, viewed, accepted, and payment events.
* [Download a Previous Version](/support/estimating/managing-estimates/how-to-download-a-previous-version-of-an-estimate.md) — Download older estimate PDFs from activity history.
* [Saving & Syncing](/support/estimating/creating-estimates/saving-syncing-estimates.md) — Save regularly to keep your current work synced.
* [Estimates](/support/resources/frequently-asked-questions/estimates.md) — Get answers to common estimate management questions.


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