“Did you actually write this?” — it’s a question no student wants to hear. In today’s world of AI tools, professors are more cautious than ever, and students are left wondering how to prove their work is their own.
Good news: with PERRLA’s Version History, you don’t just turn in a paper – you can turn in a timeline of your writing journey. Every step, every save, every late-night edit.
What Is Version History?
Whenever you use PERRLA Online, Word for Web, or Word Desktop with the PERRLA Add-In, we automatically back up your paper for 30 days.
That creates a running list of your work, showing:
- When you added references
- Where you inserted citations
- Each time you saved changes
- Every PERRLA action you made
It’s like a behind-the-scenes look at your paper coming to life.
Why It Matters
Your professor doesn’t just want a final draft – they want to see the process that got you there. Version History gives you:
- Proof of authorship (yes, you wrote it yourself)
- Evidence of effort (hours, not seconds, went into this)
- Trust & transparency (your integrity is clear)
Instead of worrying about AI suspicion, you can show your progress with confidence.
How to Use It
- Log in at perrla.com.
- Open your paper (Online, Web, or Desktop).
- Go to the Overview tab to see your 30-day history.
- Choose Print Paper Versions to save or print the list.
Now you’ve got a timestamped trail of your writing process – ready to share if needed.
TL;DR:
Writing takes time, and you’ve put in the work. PERRLA doesn’t just help with citations: it helps you show your professors that effort.
So next time you’re asked, “Did you really write this?” you can answer with more than words – you can show the proof.
👉 Try Version History today at perrla.com.