Documents are typically in a constant or periodic state of change. To ensure that everyone knows which version of your document they are using, and why, the document should include the following parts:

• A section called "Revision History" or "Document History"  that gives the summary of changes. This is typcially a table in the front or back. It is most often in the front, but I like it in the back.
• A revision number in the document (typcially on the front page or on every page (at the top or bottom).
• I also recommend the revision number in the title.

Exercise

• Create a document.
• Make a table with the following columns:
• Date
• Revision Number
• Comments
• Modified by

• Give the table the following attributes:
• The first two columns should be exactly the same width. Select them both and right click. You will see the menu option "Distribute columns evenly"
• Give the header row a very light gray shading, no more than 10%.

What are the typical formats for revision numbers?

• Some people use the style ".8, .9, 1.0, 1.1, etc".
• Sometimes it is sufficient to use 01, 02, 03, ... etc.