To undo an action on a keyboard, the standard shortcut is Ctrl + Z on Windows and most applications. This command reverses the last change you made, and you can press it repeatedly to undo multiple steps if the program supports it
. Additional details:
- On some Windows apps, Alt + Backspace can also perform Undo
- To redo an undone action, the common shortcut is Ctrl + Y or sometimes Ctrl + Shift + Z or F4
- Undo is often available via an Undo button or menu option in the software interface, typically represented by a curved arrow pointing left
- Some actions cannot be undone, such as certain commands in the File menu or saving a file
In summary, the primary keyboard shortcut to undo is:
- Ctrl + Z (Windows and most programs)
For Mac users, the equivalent is usually Command + Z (not covered in the search results but widely known). This shortcut works across many applications including Microsoft Office, text editors, graphic software, and more