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# How to check change history directly on a table and compare before and after
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/compare-before-after-table-changes/
- Published: 2026-07-12T00:32:34.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T00:32:34.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

Discussions like "that number wasn't like this before" eat up the team's time when there's no quick way to compare a record's previous state with its current one. Jestor solves this with a **field diff** that shows the value before and after side by side.

## What is the per-record field diff, and why does it exist?

A field diff is a side-by-side comparison between the previous and current value of each changed field, with **grouping** of multiple edits made in the same action — if five fields changed at once, all five changes show up together.

| Action type  | Data captured                         | Use in audits                |
| ------------ | ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| **Creation** | Who created it and when               | Origin tracking              |
| **Update**   | Value before and after for each field | Resolving discrepancies      |
| **Deletion** | Who deleted it and when               | Preserved even after removal |

## How to compare before and after changes in Jestor

- **Local per-table view:** history filtered to just that table.
- **Combinable filters:** action type, author (user, automation, or API), and date.
- **Change grouping:** edits made together appear grouped under the same record.
- **Export:** a copy of the log available for external audits.

**How to configure it in Jestor:** open the history view inside the table and apply the filters — the diff for each field appears automatically.

## Why choose Jestor for this kind of audit?

The key differentiator is **smart grouping**: simultaneous changes don't show up as loose entries, but connected to the same action — which cuts down investigation time when there's a discrepancy.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Does the history group several changes made all at once?** Yes, changes made together stay grouped, showing the before and after for each field.

**How do I know if a change was made by an automation?** The source filter shows whether the change came from a user, automation, or API.

**What's the difference between deleting a task and marking it as ignored?** Ignored keeps the task archived with its history; deleting actually removes it.

## Reference video

Check out other practical tutorials on the [Jestor YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@jestorbr?ref=blog.jestor.com).

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