# Comparing resources with the local history

To compare a Workbench resource with a state in the local history:

1. In the Navigator view, select the resource that you want to compare with a local history state.
2. From the resource's pop-up menu, select Compare With > Local History. The Compare with Local History page opens.
3. Select a state in the Local History list. The Text Compare editor opens.
4. Click the Select Next Change and Select Previous Change buttons to browse the changes made between the state in the local history and the Workbench resource.
5. Click OK when you are finished.

Local history
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Replacing a resource with local history
Restoring deleted resources from local history
Setting local history preferences
Comparing resources