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title: Compare Smart Page Versions
description: "The **Compare**feature in Assette allows users to review changes between two published versions of a Smart Page. This functionality helps ensure that updates are clearly understood before being finalized or shared. At present, comparison is limited to Smart Pages, with…"
url: "https://learn.assette.com/docs/compare-smart-page-versions/"
updated: "2025-09-23"
category: Users / Authoring Center / Additional Features / Compare Versions
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# Compare Smart Page Versions

The **Compare**feature in Assette allows users to review changes between two published versions of a Smart Page. This functionality helps ensure that updates are clearly understood before being finalized or shared. At present, comparison is limited to Smart Pages, with additional compare options for other components planned for the future.

![Compare Smart Page Versions 1](https://learn.assette.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/image-1-1024x491.png)

## Version Requirements

Only **published versions** of a Smart Page can be compared. For example, users can compare Version 1.1 with Version 2.0, but they cannot compare two minor versions (such as 1.1 and 1.2).

## Comparison Modes

When comparing two versions, Assette provides two modes of comparison:

### Visual Differences

The **Visual Differences** screen displays a side-by-side comparison of the Smart Page. This view highlights the visual changes made between the older and newer versions.

- **New or modified content** is highlighted in **green**.
- **Removed content** is outlined in **red**.
- Users can **pan, zoom, and navigate** within the preview for detailed inspection.

This mode is particularly useful for quickly reviewing layout or content updates that will be visible to end users.

![Compare Smart Page Versions 2](https://learn.assette.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/image-2-1024x627.png)

### Settings Differences

The **Settings Differences** screen allows users to review changes made to the configuration of the Smart Page. Differences are categorized into the following sections:

- **Mappings**: Shows changes in row or column mappings for tables, charts, or labels.
- **Data Settings**: Displays updates to data object settings applied within the Smart Page.
- **Display Settings**: Captures modifications to display properties such as column formatting.
- **Advanced Settings**: Highlights updates to advanced configuration options.

Changes are clearly marked as **Modified** or **New**, and unchanged settings are indicated as **No Change**.

![Compare Smart Page Versions 3](https://learn.assette.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/image-3-1024x627.png)

## Scope of Comparison

It is important to note that the Compare feature reflects only changes made **within the Smart Page itself**. Updates to Data Blocks, Data Objects, or Shells will not appear unless the Smart Page has been updated and published to include those changes.