# Get version history of list item

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Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity provides access to the version history of a list item and stores the result in a variable. You can retrieve the first value, the previous value (useful for checking if an item has changed), or the last different value. The activity supports all SharePoint columns.

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Get **First Value** from the version history of **this item** for **this field** and store it in **variable**.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| First Value | Mode:; **First Value**: The original value.; **Previous Value**: The value prior to the current version.; **Last Different**: The last value that was different from the current value. |
| this item | The list item. |
| this field | The name of the field. |